Psychological Symptoms

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.

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.