Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals

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