Compulsive Acts A Psychiatrist's Tales of Ritual and Obsession By: Elias Aboujaoude Publisher: University of California Press Print ISBN: 9780520255678, 0520255674 eText ISBN: 9780520934818, 0520934814 Edition: 1st Pages: 191 Copyright year: 2008 Format: PDF Available from $ 34.95 USD SKU: 9780520934818 In this compelling book, we meet a man who can't let anyone get within a certain distance of his nose, two kleptomaniacs from very different walks of life, an Internet addict who chooses virtual life over real life, a professor with a dangerous gambling habit, and others with equally debilitating compulsive conditions. Writing with compassion, humor, and a deft literary touch, Elias Aboujaoude, an expert on obsessive compulsive disorder and behavioral addictions, tells stories inspired by memorable patients he has treated, taking us from initial contact through the stages of the doctor-patient relationship. Into these interconnected vignettes Aboujaoude weaves his own personal experiences while presenting up-to-date, accessible medical information. Rich in both meaning and symbolism, Compulsive Acts is a journey of personal growth and hope that illuminates a fascinating yet troubling dimension of human experience as it explores a group of potentially disabling conditions that are too often suffered in silence and isolation. Additional ISBNs 9780520259850, 0520259858 SKU: 9780520255678 Ebooks here: https://ebookscoffee.sellpass.io/products/Compulsive-Acts
