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If you have anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may also struggle with body-based obsessions—constant fears and worries about your physical and mental health. You may worry that your heart will stop beating, or that you'll stop breathing. You might obsess over your physical appearance, feel like there's something physically wrong with your brain, or fear that you are "going crazy." So, how can you break free from anxiety and obsessions about your body and brain?

Through interviews, research, and her own experience, Brown not only gives us the real story on weight, health, and beauty, but also offers concrete suggestions for how each of us can sort through the lies and misconceptions and make peace with and for ourselves.

Obsession Depression and Madness goes deep into the psychosis of a man who lives with schizophrenia. It deals with the obsessive thinking that results from having delusions of persecution. It is very intense to say the least. It will take your mind to places you could only imagine. It will definitely make you feel for the author. These are poems from the vault of Timothy Paul Brown along with some recent poems. They were excluded from his other books for fear of judgement. He no longer is afraid to reveal these innermost thoughts, ideas, emotions and experiences to the world.

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.

Crimes fueled by emotions. When it comes to the emotions, people can react in strange and unexpected ways. Whether it's a heart hurt by unrequited love, or a lover so passionate they'll stop at nothing to get their way - even the most mild-mannered soul can suddenly flip, becoming a vengeful spirit with dark intentions. From the ancient Greek myth of Jason and Medea to Shakespeare's Othello, themes dealing with deeply felt emotions have persisted. But unlike mythology or fiction, The Best New True Crime Stories contains stories from real life.

Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder provides clinicians with the information and guidance needed to help clients experiencing unwanted and intrusive thoughts of a sexual nature.

Conjure an intention-filled life with this practical guidebook of magical rituals for every season of the zodiac, from Erica Feldmann, owner and founder of the Salem-based store, HausWitch. Let’s face it, we could all use a bit more magic in our lives. Even if you’re not ready to commit to a...

I spent years stuck in the messy middle — not sick anymore, but definitely not free. Overthinking every bite, terrified of weight gain, chasing control, and calling it “discipline.” If you’re living in that space… this podcast is for you.I’m Gena — ED-recovered, recovery-informed food freedom + strength coach, and a woman who has lived every chapter of the struggle: restriction, bingeing, body hate, perfectionism, and the long, uncomfortable climb back to trust. Now I help high-achieving women heal their relationship with food, rebuild confidence in their bodies, and get strong ...

Over the last 500 years, life for the average human being has changed dramatically - plagues no longer wipe out entire families, and no longer do we empty our chamber pots into the street. Nope, not today. But, Western progress has shown that no matter how many dangers we neutralize, new ones emerge. Now we remain at the mercy of an invisible enemy - fear. Our well-being suffers and our imaginations are stifled.

Our discussion is not partisan, licensed, nor is it an academic or scientific thesis, medical diagnosis, prognosis, philosophy, prescription, discipline, cure or treatment. Based on experience, we neither propose nor oppose any position, person, place, or thing nor do we promote rituals or any religious service - real or imagined. Listening indicates some interest in solving mental conflicts. Automatic reliance on what you hear is not suggested nor is it a substitute for taking direction from responsible parties you rely on, or are under the care or influence of, including professionals. Our...

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