While on vacation, Raymond incessantly checked the carpets of Disney
World looking for poison he had seen spilled there--in his mind....
Sherry was terrified of her thoughts about stabbing her baby
daughter.... Jeff couldn't silence a mental voice urging him to have sex
with men and animals....
Howard Hughes had it. So did historical figures Martin Luther and
Ignatius of Loyola. They all suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD)--as do over five million Americans who need to know that there is
now hope and help. Ian Osborn, M.D., a specialist in OCD and a sufferer
himself, has written the first comprehensive book on the experience,
diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. He reveals recent discoveries about the
disease as a biological disorder--a physical, not a psychological
abnormality--and the exciting new therapies that have dramatically
changed the future for OCD sufferers.
His wise, compassionate book includes:
Pencil-and-paper tests for self-diagnosis
Six steps to conquering OCD
Medication that works
Early signs that show OCD in children
Guidelines for family members
A comprehensive listing of where to find organizations and support
groups--and more