Psychological symptoms
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Psychological symptoms
John Wiley & Sons, c1993
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- : pbk
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: pbk ISBN 9780471016106
Description
If you or someone you love is suffering from any of the following,you can now find out why--and what you can do about it .
* Anxiety
* Loss of pleasure
* Irrational fears
* Obsessional thoughts
* Erratic mood swings
* Procrastination
* Compulsive overeating
* Extreme shyness
* Depression
* Self-destructive behavior
* Phobias
* Excessive anger
* Perfectionism
* Drug abuse
Psychological Symptoms Now, in this indispensable reference, Dr.Frank J. Bruno helps you understand the origins of and treatmentavailable for several common psychological symptoms, which canimpinge on your daily life and even signal deeper emotionaltrouble. A comprehensive sourcebook, Psychological Symptomsprovides a detailed description of 27 symptom groups, each completewith an analysis of possible biological and psychological causes,as well as concrete everyday examples of characteristicself-defeating, self-destructive thinking and acting. Containingover 150 specific, self-directed strategies for dealing with anarray of troubling, debilitating behaviors, as well as a guide tothe various forms of psychological and psychiatric therapiesavailable, Psychological Symptoms lets you finally gain perspectiveand control over problems that can impair your emotional health andwell-being.
Table of Contents
Partial table of contents:
Suffering and Psychological Symptoms.
Alcohol Abuse: Mistreatment of the Self.
Anger: Seeing Red When the Light Is Green.
Anxiety: Worrying About Worry.
Boredom: When Life Grows Dull.
Delusions: When Fantasies Become Real.
Depression: The Anatomy of Melancholy.
Food Abuse: Living to Eat.
Indecisiveness: Going in Mental Circles.
Irrational Fears: A Plague of Phobias.
Meaninglessness: Looking for the Purpose of Life.
Memory Problems: More Than Ordinary Forgetfulness.
Mood Fluctuations: The Storms of Temperament.
Perfectionism: The Flaw of Flawlessness.
Procrastination: The Tomorrow Syndrome.
Risk-Taking: Getting High on Danger.
Self-Destructiveness: When the Personality Attacks Itself.
Shyness: Painful Self-Consciousness.
Sleep Difficulties: The Long and Restless Night.
Workaholism: Prisoners of Success.
Concluding Remarks: Symptom-Free Living.
Glossary.
Index.
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: hbk ISBN 9780471552819
Description
From alcohol abuse and delusions to procrastination and shyness, this comprehensive reference explores the meaning and possible causes of the most commonly experienced psychological symptoms. Frank Bruno explains exactly what each symptom means and describes how people can cope with it. The list of symptoms includes traditional ailments such as depression, phobias, and drug abuse as well as less disruptive problems such as workaholism and loss of pleasure. It includes a glossary of over 300 psychiatric and psychological terms, offers over 100 practical, self-directed coping strategies, and shows the reader how to choose from the range of professional help available
Table of Contents
- Suffering and Psychological Symptoms
- Alcohol Abuse: Mistreatment of the Self
- Alienation: "I call no place home"
- Anger: Seeing Red when the Light is Green
- Anxiety: Worrying about Worry
- Boredom: When Life Grows Dull
- Delusions: When Fantasies Become Real
- RITUALS: Perfectionism: The Flaw of Flawlessness
- Physical Complaints: Aches, Pains, and Fatigue
- Procrastination: The Tomorrow Syndrome
- Shyness: Painful Self-Consciousness
- Sleep Difficulties: The Long and Restless Night
- Workaholism: Prisoners of Success
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