{"product_id":"9781849913768","title":"Silent Rituals Of The Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent Rituals of the Mind is about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn particular it is about the more hidden forms of the condition: mental rituals and tics, rumination, compulsive thought patterns and unwanted thoughts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an account by the author of his life with OCD, and the development and impact of the condition from childhood to adult life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book discusses coping strategies including techniques for reducing anxiety, exposure and de-sensitisation, diet, lifestyle and relaxation. It emphasises the importance of accepting yourself as an OCD sufferer before embarking on the journey towards recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author gives a vivid and at times raw account of severe episodes which have resulted in breakdown and hospitalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilent Rituals of the Mind also takes a light hearted look at some of the 'advantages' of suffering from OCD and discusses portrayals of the condition in the media, drama and situation comedy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book asks the difficult question: does the highly regulated culture in which we live contribute to incidences of OCD?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chipmunkapublishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052714672368,"sku":"9781849913768","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781849913768_p0.jpg?v=1763753432","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781849913768","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}