Dennis Torres said:Is she crazy? Maybe we should just make them the official sponsors of this forum.😁
Regarding this disappointment... I have seen plenty of people go looking for answers and trying to educate themselves, only to end up completely disillusioned once they actually dig into the professional literature. People expect magic fixes or think their entire life can be solved with a couple of therapy sessions or a few sentences. Or, at the end of the day, they simply aren't ready to face the root cause of their issues.
So, feeling disappointed doesn't necessarily mean the book is bad or the approach is wrong.
As if they couldn't, considering how many of their titles I've already promoted. They are basically the only ones in the US publishing high-quality psychology texts. If only my dad owned Penguin Random House.😍
You're right; people often grab some cheap self-help paperback that does absolutely nothing for them, then give up entirely or decide that's the extent of psychology and there's nothing left to learn. You have to keep searching, keep trying, and stay informed about every method out there.👍
Christian Castillo60 said:Madwoman, it seems there are plenty of us crazy types. It’s a relief to read here that I’m not alone. I eagerly awaited your "realistic advice," only to find you recommending a book about compulsions and intrusive thoughts. Just a reminder: my OCD doesn't involve anything beyond an obsessive need to wash my hands constantly. I'll order the book and read it, though I'm skeptical about how much it will actually help. Regardless, thanks for the step forward. kiss
Look, sorry if I let you down, but I suspect the book will offer better advice than stop washing your hands, intentionally mess up your room, or force yourself to walk on those lines—or whatever else I might pull out of a hat. You might be disappointed by the book, too; some authors act like they understand the disorder just to make a quick buck. Oh well, at least you'll have one less thing to worry about 🙂
The questions at the end of each chapter might actually be useful for you to determine if this is truly OCD, especially since you seem reluctant to see a psychologist. Why the hesitation? I sought professional help because I can't stop crying; why shouldn't you address the handwashing?😛
p.s. Try finding someone at your local library to lend you the book so you don't waste money. Otherwise, it might look like I'm just running ads for Penguin Random House.😳
Maybe everyone should take a step back and think. There is no such thing as a "productive" obsession. Sure, she’s at an age where she can still laugh at herself—unlike those idiots above obsessing over their step counts—but what happens in ten years when she can't even leave the house because everything isn't absolutely perfect? And we all know it will never be.
The core issue with OCD is this desperate need for control, the desire to hold all the strings. You realize you can't control life or people, so you turn to these habits instead. Honestly, I highly recommend seeing a therapist (even just a school counselor to start) to get some guidance. This won't just vanish on its own, and trying to force yourself to live in a messy room is a massive leap that might just backfire. You've probably noticed that the little things you feel the need to organize are increasing 😉. You aren't crazy, and a psychologist won't look at you like an alien because so many people deal with this (just look at the replies here), but you don't want to reach the point where you spend 24 hours a day rearranging objects 😉.
There are various sexual disorders—including gender identity issues—but what we're looking at here seems to be a paraphilia. That covers everything from exhibitionism and fetishism to pedophilia, masochism, sadism, and voyeurism.
I don't have a PhD in this, but you'll find plenty of detail in psychology textbooks. Why not check a library or search online?
You clearly have OCD; just check the thread with that title. There are plenty of people there who get it, along with a lot of comforting comments. I'll circle back and connect this later. Good luck. 😉
When I went to pick up my ultrasound results (breast imaging, if that matters), I was handed the report but no actual images. The technician was practically halfway out the door and usually handles that part of the process, so maybe she just forgot to hand them over? The paperwork says I need to bring both the report and the images to my next appointment, so... since everything came back clear, is that why they didn't give me the scans?😕
Lisa Palmer5, try making this thread a bit more constructive or I’m moving over to Lonely Heart. I can't exactly read minds, can I? Besides, I hear people on the US forums are actually decent at offering comfort after a breakup.
Did they seriously only pay doctors in ancient Egypt as long as they remained healthy? 👍 😁
Regardless, I’m with melloweagle11 on this one. In a society driven entirely by profit, profit, and more profit, a different approach isn't even an option, is it? 😢
Natch said:What does female pregnancy have to do with slavery?
Absolutely none. That was an entirely separate issue.
My apologies for being such a nuisance, and thanks for the replies. Is there any point in apologizing for a foolish question? Perhaps not, but here we are. Forgive me.
So, what exactly was he trying to get at there? That men are more valuable because their souls somehow exist forty days longer than women's? As if having a soul tucked away in a uterus provides some sort of advantage. Or do you all actually believe there’s some sort of developmental head start occurring during those forty days?
William Gonzalez3 said:I realize some of you might take offense at my insinuation, but perhaps women back then truly had fewer teeth than men because their husbands were constantly "counting" them.
It appears someone is taking the idea that philosophers merely reflected the spirit of their age a bit too literally. 🤣
Tyler Grant76, where exactly are you getting these facts? It’s remarkably easy to manufacture a sage—just pluck two or three clever lines from hundreds of statements, ignore the rest, and—ta-da.
Do you have anything juicy on Plato or Socrates? Let's see how William Gonzalez3 tries to defend them then.😬
Nonverbal communication technically falls under communications, though you could argue it belongs in psychology too (though at what point does one end and the other begin? 😬). In short, psychology is the broad scientific study of human—and animal—behavior and mental processes, while psychoanalysis is merely one specific school of thought within that field.
If you want something interesting, simple, and heavily illustrated 🙂, check out Allan Pease’s book, Body Language. It’s a solid starting point, and there is plenty of practical wisdom to be gained from it.
Laura Green96, let's not jump straight to diagnosing someone with a clinical disorder [you aren't a psychiatrist, for heaven's sake 😬]. Most likely, the person is just being simple—maybe they're shy, or perhaps they're lying and feeling awkward about it. 😁