Obsessive Relationships

If you're a parent of one of the more than one million children in this country with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you know how confusing, even frightening, the symptoms of OCD can be. You're terrified of losing your child and angry about the havoc this disorder has wreaked. More than anything, you want to be able to unlock the secrets of OCD, understand the cause, and help your child break free. In this book, Dr. Tamar E. Chansky creates a clear road map to understanding and overcoming OCD based on her successful practice treating hundreds of children and teenagers with this disorder.

If your fears so extreme that they threaten to destroy an otherwise healthy relationship, you may have relationship OCD - a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that causes chronic obsessive doubt and anxiety in relationships. So, how can you free yourself to discover deeper intimacy and security? Relationship OCD offers an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral approach to finding relief from relationship anxiety, obsessive doubt, and fear of commitment.

Do you find yourself repeatedly checking your email for no reason, asking others for their opinions about something again and again, or lying awake at night overanalyzing and planning ahead? If so, you probably have a problem with compulsive reassurance seeking. The good news is that you can break free from this "reassurance trap" - this book will show you how. In this unique guide, you'll find proven-effective tips and tools using CBT to help you tolerate uncertainty, face specific worrying scenarios, and gradually reduce the compulsion to incessantly seek reassurance.

In Addiction to Love, recovering love addict Susan Peabody explains the variety of ways this disorder plays out, from the obsessively doting love addict to the addict who can't disentangle from an unfulfilling, dead-end relationship. Peabody provides an in-depth and easy-to-follow recovery program for those suffering from this unhealthy and often dangerous addiction and explains how to create a loving, safe, and fulfilling relationship.

Psychotherapist and spiritual counselor Nancy Colier offers the key to breaking free from the repetitive and obsessive thinking that is causing your stress, anxiety, worry, and unhappiness: Change your relationship with your thoughts. Using a powerful blend of mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), you'll learn how to surrender your thinking mind, and end repetitive thinking, rumination, and self-criticism - freeing you up to discover a life of self-compassion, presence, peace, and joy.

We are often too busy or preoccupied to attend to our emotions until they hit with the strength of a tornado. When signs of anxiety and panic appear, they ravage our lives, our dreams, and our spirit. It is now possible to stop anxiety from stopping us in our tracks. In her book, Dr. Odessky helps you understand the process of anxiety, and how to arm yourself with strategies that work. Dr. Odessky draws on her 15 years of clinical experience to guide you through the process of not only learning how to overcome anxiety, but also how to enrich your life.

What you need to grasp is that your anxiety and obsessive thoughts are not a reflection of your relationship or your partner, but rather a result of your own internal struggles. The good news is, there is one method—backed by research studies and recommended by experts–to help deal with a range of problems including relationship problems and anxiety. It’s called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a form of psychological treatment that effectively and significantly improves functioning and quality of life.

In the quiet shadows of her seemingly perfect life, Lily’s world begins to unravel. When she stumbles upon a hidden diary in the house she shares with her husband, Tom, Lily is plunged into a past she didn’t know existed—one that belonged to Emily, a woman who lived her life in the same house and died under mysterious circumstances. As Lily reads deeper into Emily’s words, eerie parallels begin to emerge: the isolation, the strange noises, the feeling of being watched. Soon, Lily can’t shake the suspicion that her life is mirroring Emily’s—and that Tom may be hiding dark ...

Florie’s OCD and her mother’s worrying have kept her from a lot of things, like having an after-school job and getting her driver’s license. And now that she’s graduated high school, while her best friend Kacey is headed off to Portland in the fall, Florie’s taking a parent-sanctioned gap year off before starting college. When the decision was made, Florie was on board, but now she can’t ignore the growing itch to become the person she wants to be and venture outside the quaint, boring Washington town she grew up in.

Are you sick and tired of being triggered and punishing your partner while everyone around you seems to enjoy their relationships? You see, ridding yourself of retroactive jealousy doesn't have to be complicated, even if you feel like you've already tried everything. It's easier than you think. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 1 in 40 adults suffers from OCD. That is about 2.3 percent of the entire population of America. Your RJ is likely a form of OCD and can be evaporated with this empowering set of easy-to-use tools.

"Unlock the Mystery: Will You Risk It All for Love?" by New York Times, USA TODAY and #1 Interracial Romance author Marata Eros. Club Alpha isn't just another story; it's part of a Top 100 International Mystery & Crime Thriller bestselling trilogy that plunges you into a world of spine-chilling suspense and heart-racing romance. This gripping standalone dark psychological thriller is not for the faint-hearted and may contain triggers. "It's action-packed and so suspenseful.... twisted matchmaking." ~ Barbieheart Francisco "Paco" Castillo is a billionaire who defies conventional love, ...

Written by New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller Marata Eros, the Billionaires' Game Trilogy is a Top 100 International Mystery & Crime Thriller and Psychological Literary Fiction bestselling series! "Would you pay fifty million for your soul mate?" This mega-length compilation includes all three novels from the thrilling Billionaires' Game Trilogy each with individual star ratings: CLUB ALPHA (4.2): Meet Francisco "Paco" Castillo, a bilingual billionaire with unconventional views on love and possession. When Paco dreams of exploring a dangerous reality, Club Alpha owner Zaire Sebastian ...

The law of attraction is based on the idea that everything in the universe has a polarity, meaning that everything - from the food you eat to the people you talk to, to the things you say to the things you think - contains either a positive or a negative kind of energy. Notice that being with people who complain or rant a lot tends to make you feel bad, even though you're not exactly experiencing what they're going through - that's the law of attraction working its magic. When you focus on negative stuff, then more negative stuff will happen.

Best-selling author and personal development trainer, Scott Allan, wants you to defeat procrastination, eliminate negative self-talk, and overcome lazy tendencies to delay hard work. In this hands-on, practical guide, you'll learn Scott's step-by-step method to destroy bad habits and end self-sabotage so that you can stop guilting yourself for working hard but getting nothing done.

Limitless deception and manipulation that poison the mind within the perfect "marriage" in this dark thriller of taboo passion and secrets by New York Times bestselling authors, Marata Eros and Emily Goodwin. Audrey's family was happy before The Community, their lack of wealth didn't stop their love for one another—until Father Weston convinced her parents to become part of his flock. He says her family they're special, deserving. They're not. Barely more than a teenager, Audrey joins the ranks of Chosen and becomes one of the other wives in the grand house on the hill. Father Weston ...

Anxiety is a normal human condition. For most people, anxiety is temporary and manageable. However, for some people, anxiety can become acute and/or pervasive. The cause of this anxiety can come from a variety of sources.

This audiobook is specifically crafted for those who suspect they need guidance but are uncertain about the next steps to take. Addressing a sensitive subject rarely discussed in social circles, the book aims to empower listeners to help themselves and, if necessary, seek professional assistance. It delves into the impact of the disorder on daily life and the lives of those around us, providing insights into the brain's role in contributing to the issue.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may seek constant reassurance from others, lose time to compulsions, struggle with unwanted thoughts and intense emotions, or act out in ways that are ineffective. These symptoms can put a major strain on your relationships-whether it's with family, friends, partners, or other relationships. So, how can you reduce the impact of OCD on your relationships? Drawing on evidence-based practices, psychologist Amy Mariaskin offers a comprehensive guide for managing your toughest symptoms-before they hijack your relationships.

If you're navigating the stormy waters of parenting an explosive child and searching for a guiding star to lead you to calmer shores, then purchase this audiobook now! Embrace this opportunity to transform your parenting journey, turning challenges into triumphs and chaos into harmony.

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about your relationship and feeling like you need to be in control? Are your thoughts consumed by your partner's every move, leaving you feeling anxious and exhausted? If so, it's time to take a step back and focus on cultivating greater self-awareness and emotional regulation with the funny mindfulness-satire 30 Days to Stop Being a Crazy Girlfriend. This comprehensive mindfulness program features 30 unique exercises designed to help you identify the underlying causes of your obsessive behavior, manage your emotions more effectively, and build a ...