Obsessive Compulsive

An award-winning journalist's eco-adventures across the globe with his three traveling companions: his fiancée, his OCD, and his chronic anxiety - a hilarious, wild jaunt that will inspire travelers, environmentalists, and anyone with mental illness.

Despite broad interest in developing concentrated treatment programs for OCD, practitioners face several challenges when trying to launch and maintain these programs. This book will provide a comprehensive guide covering the topics of import for clinicians, researchers, and administrators, across different types of institutions and care settings, who want to build an intensive treatment program into their clinical practice across different types of institutions and care settings.

Ständiges Händewaschen, mehrmaliges Kontrollieren, ob der Herd aus ist, immer wiederkehrende negative Gedanken... die Grenze zwischen "mach ich manchmal/denk ich manchmal" und einer Zwangsstörung ist oft fließend. Dieser Ratgeber informiert Sie über diese Erkrankung, liefert hilfreiche Strategien, um sich von Zwängen zu befreien, zeigt Ihnen, wann professionelle Hilfe nötig ist, erklärt, welche Behandlungsmöglichkeiten es gibt. Dr. med. Daniel Illy ist ein erfahrener Arzt und Psychotherapeut und arbeitet täglich mit Patienten, die unter Zwangsstörungen leiden.

What's in us comes out. If all we ever hear or speak is negativity, then when life pressures us, we're going to spew out toxic waste: doubt, fear, anxiety, and poverty. As believers, we must be so filled with a godly spirit, that when we are squeezed, nothing comes out but faith and Holy Ghost power. It's time to stop wavering in our faith and start living like we are positively sure of God's faithfulness. This inspirational 31-day positive self-talk declarations will bless you.

Anxiety is a normal human condition. For most people, anxiety is temporary and manageable. However, for some people, anxiety can become acute and/or pervasive. The cause of this anxiety can come from a variety of sources.

Es ist ein Fehler, keine Fehler machen zu wollen! In gesundem und verträglichem Ausmaß können Ehrgeiz und Genauigkeit in vielen Lebensbereichen von Vorteil sein, z.B. im Beruf. Nachteilig sind jedoch zu hohe Anforderungen an sich selbst, überkritische Beurteilungen und die Abhängigkeit von der Meinung anderer. Damit wird Perfektionismus schnell zur Blockade, die Erfolg und Wohlergehen behindert. Ziel dieses Selbstcoachings ist: Sich immer mehr von dem inneren Zwang zu befreien, Perfektes leisten zu müssen, und so seine Handlungsmöglichkeiten zu erweitern.

Wer so richtig scheitern will, nimmt sich am besten vor, alles perfekt zu machen. Dann wird im Job nichts je fertig, kein Partner ist gut genug, und selbst im schönsten Karibikurlaub stört noch das Salz auf der Haut und der Sand im Bett. Seien wir ehrlich: Perfektionismus ist ein Arschloch. Er ruiniert dir selbst den größten Erfolg, wenn nicht auch das letzte I-Tüpfelchen ein Diamant ist. Perfektionismus verunsichert, blockiert und zieht dich runter. Doch damit ist jetzt Schluss!

Receive practical and insightful anxiety relief and comfort from someone with first hand experience struggling with a specific type of OCD. Kirstin Pagacz tells the riveting story of how she discovered her disorder. By high school, she was anorexic and a substance abuser—common "shadow syndromes" of OCD. By adulthood she was holding onto jobs and friends through sheer grit. Help came in the form of a miraculously well-timed public service announcement on NPR about OCD—at last, her illness had an identity.

Who does not desire to have a clutter-free home? Have you ever watched one those shows on hoarding, where people who cannot let go of their belongings, just keeps piling on more and more junk? To the natural mind, this makes no sense as to why anyone would desire to live in this manner. In fact, many of us are pleased when someone finally gets into that home, and gives it a makeover, making it habitable once again.

Many people are shackled by their own rigidity and perfectionism. This book was written for those with OCPD as well as the loved ones of those with OCPD. We will explain what OCPD is and discuss its causes. We will then go into the various ways that a person with OCPD can seek to be more open, less rigid and perfectionistic, and experience less overall frustration with life.

Tauche ein in die komplexe Welt der Zwangsgedanken und entdecke, wie du die Kontrolle über dein Denken zurückgewinnen kannst. Erfahre, was Zwangsgedanken sind, wie sie entstehen und welche Auswirkungen sie auf das tägliche Leben haben können. Durch meine persönliche Geschichte, wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und praktische Tipps bietet dieses Hörbuch nicht nur Verständnis, sondern auch Hoffnung und Strategien zur Bewältigung.

Social anxiety is a highly debilitating condition, leaving sufferers as complete nervous wrecks, no matter what the situation. There are always going to be people who tell you to "pull yourself together", without realizing exactly what it is you are going through, even though they themselves may feel of touch of anxiety when they are nervous or fearful about something. The fact is, social anxiety is a big issue, leading to far bigger symptoms that negatively affect your life.

Struggling to find peace amidst OCD’s challenges? Breaking Free from OCD: Discovering God’s Guidance and Strengthening Relationships combines faith, science, and practical steps to help you overcome obsessive thoughts and build a meaningful, connected life.

It is a fact of human nature that we are capable of experiencing a wide range of thoughts and feelings, some of which are deeply troubling. One such thought that many people may experience at some point in their lives is the desire to kill someone. This is a disturbing and distressing thought that can evoke feelings of guilt, shame, and self-loathing. But it is important to remember that having such thoughts does not make you a bad person. In fact, many people experience this thought at some point in their lives without ever acting on it.

So bekommst du Zwangsgedanken einfach und sicher in den Griff! Quälen dich auch Gedanken, die du nicht ablegen kannst? Musst du wieder und wieder Dinge und Handlungen kontrollieren, täglich, stündlich, bis zur völligen Erschöpfung? Hast du regelrechte Rituale, die du immer wieder durchführen musst? Die so zeitintensiv sind, dass du dich nicht einmal mehr aufraffen kannst, vor die Tür zu gehen? Und obwohl du so sehr leidest, musst du auch noch fürchten, von den anderen Menschen ausgelacht zu werden. Endlich wieder ein Leben ohne Zwänge.

Gemeinsam gegen Zwangsstörungen bei Kindern & Jugendlichen. Dein Kind leidet an Zwangshandlungen und Zwangsgedanken? Du möchtest deinem Kind gerne helfen und weißt noch nicht wie? Du möchtest dein Kind dazu befähigen, wieder unbeschwert, frei und glücklich zu leben? Zwangsstörungen können schon im Kindes- und Jugendalter sehr häufig auftreten. Für die Betroffenen und ihr Umfeld ist das eine große Belastung. Der dringende Wunsch, dem Kind helfen zu wollen, kann Leid verursachen, wenn das "Wie" noch unklar ist.

Il DOC da Relazione è caratterizzato da fortissimi dubbi sulle relazioni sentimentali, talvolta invalidanti, che ci fanno sentire sbagliati, e mettono a repentaglio la solidità delle relazioni più importanti. Perché ti sembra di non provare più alcun sentimento? Perché improvvisamente è scomparsa l’attrazione sessuale? Perché ti trovi a fantasticare su altre persone, anche se non avevi mai pensato al tradimento?

Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about your path in life? Change the Route: Change Your Direction to Transform Your Life is a powerful guide that inspires and equips you to take charge of your journey, break free from old patterns, and embrace a life of purpose, growth, and discovery.

Introducing the Perfectionism Unlocked Bundle: 2 in 1 Bundle—a transformative guide to overcoming the challenges of perfectionism and embracing self-acceptance. Whether you’re striving for personal growth or seeking to understand the impact of perfectionism, the Perfectionism Unlocked Bundle offers the guidance and tools you need to free yourself from the pressures of perfectionism and find peace within.

We met Earl in 1990; we parted seven years later. So many little events had to fall into place before we met him that it seemed decreed above for him to become "our" Earl. He'd just chuckle to hear that, though. "Those jokers," he'd say about us. "They knew I was strictly a loner." What we also knew was his biggest secret. In this often humorous, true story, two homeowners go head-to-head with their tenant Earl, a quiet old loner and military retiree from the South.