Thought Disorders

If you suffer from unwanted, intrusive, frightening, or even disturbing thoughts, you might worry about what these thoughts mean about you. Thoughts can seem like messages - are they trying to tell you something? But the truth is that they are just thoughts, and don’t necessarily mean anything. Sane and good people have them. If you are someone who is plagued by thoughts you don’t want - thoughts that scare you, or thoughts you can’t tell anyone about - this book may change your life.

Your Mind, Reimagined: Discover the Secret to Quieting Intrusive Thoughts Have intrusive thoughts ever made you question your sanity or control over your life? Do you find yourself paralyzed by unwanted thoughts that you can't seem to shake off? Are you ready to regain control and silence the intrusive thoughts that plague your mind? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then know that there are millions of other people who struggle with intrusive thoughts just as you do. A common misconception is only people with severe mental illness experience intrusive thoughts. When in ...

When your mind won’t stop, how can your heart feel safe? Author and emotional healing mentor Ellis D. Mercer offers a transformative bundle for anyone trapped in anxious attachment, toxic thought loops, or self-doubt. If you constantly overthink your partner’s words, fear abandonment, or feel lost in love, this complete emotional reset helps you reconnect with your inner safety, self-worth, and feminine power—so you can build love that feels secure, grounded, and real.

An empowering guide to helping children with OCD thrive and find relief from their most distressing symptoms, for kids as young as age four to teens Parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder know firsthand how confusing and even frightening the symptoms of OCD can be. They have...

IFS for OCD: A Compassionate Guide to Internal Family Systems Therapy for Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Breaking Free from Intrusive Thoughts, and Finding Inner Peace offers a revolutionary approach to understanding and healing OCD. Drawing on the transformative principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, this Audiobook helps you see OCD not as an enemy but as a system of protective parts trying to keep you safe.

As a woman used to traveling and living the high life in Bangkok, Leanne Shirtliffe recognized the constant fodder for humor while pregnant with twins in Asia's sin city. But in spite of deep-fried bug cuisine and nurses who cover newborn bassinets with plastic wrap, Shirtliffe manages to keep her babies alive for a year with help from a Coca-Cola deliveryman, several waitresses, and a bra factory. Then she and her husband return home to the isolation of North American suburbia.

For the millions living with OCD who cannot access — or afford — specialist care. OCD is not a quirk, a preference for tidiness, or an overactive conscience. It is a neurological condition driven by a misfiring threat-detection circuit — and it responds to one treatment more reliably than any other: Exposure and Response Prevention. The OCD & ERP Recovery Workbook brings that treatment to you, in full, without compromise. Written with the clinical depth of a professional therapy programme and the accessibility of a book you can use alone, this workbook gives you everything you need to...

Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can manifest itself in many ways: paralyzing fear of contamination; unmanageable “checking” rituals; excessive concern with order, symmetry, and counting; and others. Freedom from...

“This book will make a world of difference in the lives of people with OCD.” —Eric Hollander, M.D., Compulsive, Impulsive & Anxiety Disorders Program, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine The definitive classic that has helped more than 400,000 people defeat obsessive-compulsive behavior, with...

What if kids, children, adolescents, teenagers or young people are able to control their anxiety, emotions, depression, worry, anger, panic, trauma, suicidal and negative thoughts effectively - this is where cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) takes effect. Think about the sanity and environmental benefits this will bring to our society. Are you not thrilled? It's not every kid, child, adolescent, teenager or young person who can effectively control their own emotions and behavior. But those who can, are able to take responsibility for their actions, have a good feeling and a tremendous ...

Are you looking for practical strategies to manage ADHD and hypersexuality without feeling overwhelmed or judged? Do you want to break free from impulsivity, regain emotional balance, and build healthier relationships? In ADHD and Hypersexuality, Taylor Gant doesn’t just ask these questions—she answers them with a roadmap to reclaiming control. Drawing on her lived experience as a mother and advocate, Taylor bridges raw honesty with actionable tools to help you thrive, not just cope. Inside this book, you’ll: Rewrite your relationship with impulses through mindfulness practices that ...

Anxiety's alarm is real, even when the emergency is not. And the things you do to silence it can keep it ringing. Your heart pounds in the checkout line, so you leave your cart and walk out. You cancel plans you wanted to keep. You ask one more time if everything is okay. You Google a symptom at 2 a.m., hoping to rule out the worst. Each one calms you for a moment. Repeat them often enough, and they teach your brain that the alarm had to be obeyed. You don't need another slogan telling you to "just relax." You need to know what to do when the alarm sounds. This book turns more than 430 ...

This book will help you understand what OCD is and how it affects people. But that's not all! In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to break free from overthinking and take back control of your thoughts.

Unmask your mind and conquer obsessive-compulsive disorder with this ultimate handbook for defeating intrusive thoughts & behaviors. Are you often plagued by intrusive thoughts, anxiety, hoarding, or perfectionism? Do you find that your obsessions are stopping you from enjoying a full and happy life? Are you searching for real-world tools and mindset-shifting techniques to help you escape the chains of OCD and start living your life to the fullest? Then this book is for you.

If you've ever wondered why you seem to get trapped in an endless cycle of obsessive, compulsive thoughts, you don't have to wonder anymore. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Rewire Your OCD Brain will show you how and why your brain gets stuck in a loop of obsessive thinking, uncertainty, and worry; and offers the tools you need to short-circuit this response and get your symptoms under control-for good.

Written by two leading clinicians in the perinatal community, in collaboration with two promising leaders in this specialized field, Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts, 2nd edition offers a compassionate approach to breaking the cycle of scary thoughts that is invaluable to new parents and clinicians alike.

Live it, Love it Life can be a tumultuous ride. No matter who you are or what you do, you will inevitably experience hardship. Difficulty. Pain, suffering, grief and heartache. You will feel down, you will get tired, and at times when the going gets really tough, you will even think about giving up. But you can't. Because you have so much to live for. And even much more to smile about... Fact is, Life is a gift. So many people have it worst than you ever will. So many have no idea what things could be like. Many, sadly, can only dream that your worst days were their best... So don't fret. ...

A literary lighthouse in the night for parents of older children as it illuminates the murky territory of parenting an adult child who lives with mental illness. "Very insightful for a mom going through similar experiences and struggling with finding resources on the topic. It helped me feel less alone." --Amazon Customer Review "This book calmed me and reassured me, reading it over again." --V. McBride An empowering and informative guide that gives parents back a sense of control and hope at a time when they may feel they have none. Stacy, with her honest, engaging and sensitive nature, ...

Are you Stuck in the OCD & Anxiety Loop? If so, you certainly are not alone. In fact, millions of people around the world are stuck in this loop too. And if you are stuck, it probably has nothing to do with you not wanting help or not being willing to help yourself. In fact, I would bet you have probably spent an excessive amount of time, energy, and resources attempting to “get unstuck,” but despite all your attempts, find yourself back in the loop time and time again. But rest assured, you can break out of the loop. I know firsthand. The reason I was stuck for so many years, and the ...

Learn how to quiet your mind and ease fearful feelings with this simple, practical anxiety workbook for women. Each moment offers insight into the underlying causes of anxiety and teaches you how to identify your triggers and develop effective coping methods so you can live with greater confidence and contentment.