obsessive-compulsive disorder in adolescence

"Andrew's just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said than done when it seems like the whole world is out to get him--from a bully to a science experiment gone wrong to a someone else's juice snot (don't ask). But as Andrew goes through the school day, and as one thing after another goes wrong, that little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter, until it threatens to pop and turn into a public panic attack, his worst fear. He tries to keep his anxiety at bay, but the news that his grandmother with Alzheimer's is missing is too much"--Publisher.

"A memoir of living with OCD before and after diagnosis"--Provided by publisher.

Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, affects millions of Americans. Readers of this informative volume will learn all about the symptoms and signs of this condition, as well as possible treatments. Additionally, they'll read accounts from people who have experienced OCD themselves. Colorful photographs and eye-catching fact boxes hold readers' attention, while engaging text aids in the comprehension of key concepts. This supportive guide is perfect for anyone who is looking to learn more about OCD, whether they have been diagnosed with it, know someone who has, or just want to know more about the subject.

"A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder--and brings readers through every painful step as she finds her way to the other side--in this powerful and inspiring memoir."--Provided by publisher.

Explains what obsessive-compulsive disorder is, what causes it, how it affects daily life, possible treatments, and how people overcome it or learn to live with it.

Beth Maloney describes how she, with the help of two cutting-edge doctors, helped her son Sammy, who had been diagnosed with OCD and Tourette syndrome, overcome his mental illness and return to normal life.

The author discusses her troubled and somewhat bizarre childhood, her undiagnosed struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and her introduction to a set of religious rules she hadn't known existed before.

Discusses the phenomenon of compulsive gambling among teenagers, how to recognize the signs of addiction, and steps that can be taken to deal with this problem.

The author discusses her troubled and somewhat bizarre childhood, her undiagnosed struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and her introduction to a set of religious rules she hadn't known existed before.

A true account of a teenager's struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, describing the warning signs, where to get help, and how to manage the symptoms at home and school, and outlining treatments that have proven to be effective.