Books like Getting control by Lee Baer

A case study of a man with OCD who learned to stop washing compulsions after undergoing therapy and medication, inspiring millions of readers to embrace change and recovery.

Written by two clinical psychologists, this manual shows you how to improve your life using cognitive therapy - one of the most effective and widely practiced forms of psychotherapy. Step-by-step worksheets teach you specific skills that have helped thousands of people conquer depression, panic attacks, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems.

A clear, practical guide that explains OCD’s causes, symptoms, and evidence‑based treatments, helping readers recognize when to seek professional help and how to manage the disorder long‑term.

A practical, compassionate guide to understanding and managing Borderline Personality Disorder, offering evidence‑based strategies for patients, their loved ones, and clinicians.

A clear, research‑based guide to obsessive‑compulsive disorder that explains why intrusive thoughts arise and offers proven strategies to manage them.

Practical help for the millions who suffer.Over 6 million Americans and millions more around the world suffer from some degree of obsessive compulsive behavior. For the vast majority of these people, this behavior impacts the quality of their lives. However, OC behavior can be difficult to understand and even harder to change. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Conquering Obsessive Compulsive Behavior is a practical guide created specifically for middle range sufferers to help them overcome OC behavior and take back control of their lives.Millions of people from teens to seniors suffer from OC behaviorWritten by a well-respected and acknowledged author in this fieldHeightened awareness of the disorder thanks to the popular TV series Monk

A practical guide for friends and family of hoarders, offering harm‑reduction strategies and realistic goal‑setting to improve safety and quality of life for those with compulsive acquiring.

Peter Kramer challenges romantic myths about depression, presenting it as a serious disease, and outlining new research and pathways to resilience and recovery.

A psychological self‑help guide that examines personal dysfunction, drawing on behavior‑therapy principles and self‑concept theory to empower readers toward healthier self‑views and recovery.

This well researched, painstakingly documented book provides detailed information on the right-wing evangelical organization (Oxford Group Movement) that gave birth to AA; the relation of AA and its program to the Oxford Group Movement; AA's similarities to and differences from religious cults; AA's remarkable ineffectiveness; and the alternatives to AA. The greatly expanded second edition includes a new chapter on AA's relationship to the treatment industry, and AA's remarkable influence in the media.

Do you suffer from ongoing pain or other chronic medical symptoms such as fatigue, lower back pain, arthritis, acid indigestion, insomnia, or migraines? Do they interfere with your family time or your work? Have you been forced to give up activities that you enjoy? Do you feel as though your symptoms are taking over your life?Thirty percent of the population suffer from chronic debilitating illnesses and pain that respond only partially to conventional medicine. But this doesn't mean that there is no relief in sight.Dr. Arthur Barsky, psychiatrist and pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, has found that changing the way you think about your illness can have a remarkable effect on how you experience your symptoms. Two people with the same symptoms can live dramatically different lives because they think about and react to their symptoms differently.At Harvard Medical School, Dr. Barsky developed "Stop Being Your Symptoms and Start Being Yourself," a breakthrough six-week program designed to overcome the symptoms of chronic illnesses of every kind. Based on more than twenty years of firsthand clinical experience, his scientifically tested treatment plan is unique, powerful, and simple to learn. This groundbreaking program teaches patients to master the five psychological factors that make chronic symptoms persist through hundreds of exercises, worksheets, and patient examples.You may not be able to completely eliminate your medical symptoms. But it is possible to control your symptoms rather than letting them control you-to manage your pain, fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety. You can minimize your symptoms, learn new coping skills, and do more to make sure that your symptoms are not robbing your life of meaning and pleasure.Stop being your symptoms-and start living the life you deserve.

Cognitive-behavioral psychology for improving depressed mood. Self-help and self-understanding.

Allyson norms. The book offers practical guidance for women to overcome eating disorders, presenting a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, as developed by the founders of Beyond Hunger, Inc.