Publisher's Synopsis
Once thought incurable and now so much in the public consciousness that it's used to name cosmetics and cake shops, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is much more devastating than a desire to see the table set correctly. OCD is a debilitating mental health condition caused by a miscommunication in the brain which creates unwanted thoughts and prescribed rituals to relieve the anxiety sparked by a faulty circuit. OCD sufferers can feel powerless in its grasp, sometimes dragging family members with them. While OCD is a chronic disorder, the symptoms of OCD can be overcome with behavior therapy and medication. This book discusses the history and probable causes of the disorder, as well as ways to combat it. Every book in the Behavioral Disorders series is packed with valuable information regarding many types of mental health disorders, including personality disorders, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This comprehensive series offers insight into the causes, treatments and outlook for each of these disorders.
