Answer Book (Sourcebooks Inc)

An estimated 19 million adult Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. And anyone who has struggled with anxiety and panic attacks understands that each day brings a new set of fears and challenges. The Anxiety Answer Book is an authoritative reference for these adults and their loved ones, providing sound advice and immediate answers to their most pressing questions. - What is a panic attack? - How does a panic attack happen? - Can a panic attack hurt me? - What is the difference between fear and phobia? - How do I deal with trauma-based anxiety? - What kind of medications will help me? Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The Anxiety Answer Book helps readers cope with their anxiety, conquer their fears and seek treatment when necessary.

At any one time at least five million people in the United States are experiencing the symptoms of ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental disorder defined by recurrent, unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that OCD sufferers feel driven to perform. The OCD Answer Book is an authoritative reference for these adults and their loved ones, providing sound advice and immediate answers to their most pressing questions. What is an obsession? What is a compulsion? Is it possible to 'grow out' of OCD? Does OCD run in families? What increases my risk for OCD? If I check something several times does that mean that I suffer from OCD? I heard that OCD and strep throat might be related to each other. Is that true? Written by an experienced psychologist in an 'easy to read' Q&A format, The OCD Answer Book helps readers and their loved ones cope with OCD, conquer their fears, and seek therapy when necessary.