Osborn, Ian
Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals
- ISBN 13:
- 9780440508472
- author:
- Osborn, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 13.46 x 1.78 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Horror & ghost stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ian Osborn's comprehensive guide to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) offers hope and help for those affected. Drawing on his own experience as a specialist in OCD, Dr. Osborn reveals the latest discoveries about the disease as a biological disorder and the exciting new therapies that have transformed treatment options. The book includes practical tools such as pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis, six steps to conquering OCD, and guidelines for family members. It also covers medication that works, early signs of OCD in children, and provides a comprehensive listing of organizations and support groups.