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Summary: The book that brought OCD awareness into the public
Review: This groundbreaking,informative,and entertaining book may not offer solutions to getting over obsessive compulsive disorder (though you may be able to by using the methods the victims in this book used),but it will Definitely let you know that you're not alone,and that other people have these ludicrous rituals and obsessive thoughts. The book is a bit dated (as other readers have noted,Anafranil is now available in the U.S.),but still an essential reading for every victim with OCD (no matter how severe the symptons). The book only costs $6.99,so even if it doesn't help you (I highly doubt this),it's not like you wasted $20. Other compelling OCD books are Getting Control by Lee Baer,and Brain Lock by Jeffrey Schwartz. As a final note:Good luck OCD victims on your recovery.
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Summary: giving voice to our suffering
Review: This is the first book talking about OCD published in my country (Italy). At that time OCD was almost totally unknown by people and often also by medicine, here. I've been suffering from severe OCD for 15 years and I couldn't trust my eyes! I read the book more and more times and it really helped me to feel less lonely with my desease. I appreciated both the careful scientific planning, coming from a great experience and the cases which are mentioned. I think they show perfectly what a person suffering from OCD feels and how deep is his pain. I gave this book to all my best friends and those who live by me and now I finally know they can understand me a little more. I'd recommend all obsessive-compulsive people to do the same!P.S. I want to thank sincerly the author Dr.Rapoport and the Italian editor Bollati-Boringhieri who published the book in my country.
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Summary: Excellent, especially reader friendly for those new to OCD
Review: Very easy to read, and puts those who are new to OCD more at ease by letting them know there are millions of OCDers out there by using good writing and even a bit of humor.
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Summary: This book gave me direction
Review: What an amazing book. I am a Deaf Studies major. I've had to take a few psych courses to fulfill requirements and have always enjoyed them. I've been one track minded since Middle School, knowing that I wanted to major in deaf studies and then move onto obtaining a teaching degree. Then later on obtain an interpreting degree. It wasn't until I read this book that I realized I wanted a future in psych and get into counseling. This book opened many doors for me. I've since taken more classes, looked into my local University. It turns out they have a wonderful psychology department. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to read this book. I've re read it a few times and it has been passed around to several friends and coworkers. I'd write more than 1000 words if I was able. Definitly buy this book!
-holly
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Summary: This book gave me direction
Review: What an amazing book. I am a Deaf Studies major. I've had to take a few psych courses to fulfill requirements and have always enjoyed them. I've been one track minded since Middle School, knowing that I wanted to major in deaf studies and then move onto obtaining a teaching degree. Then later on obtain an interpreting degree. It wasn't until I read this book that I realized I wanted a future in psych and get into counseling. This book opened many doors for me. I've since taken more classes, looked into my local University. It turns out they have a wonderful psychology department. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to read this book. I've re read it a few times and it has been passed around to several friends and coworkers. I'd write more than 1000 words if I was able. Definitly buy this book!
-holly
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