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In Addiction to Love, recovering love addict Susan Peabody explains the variety of ways this disorder plays out, from the obsessively doting love addict to the addict who can't disentangle from an unfulfilling, dead-end relationship. Peabody provides an in-depth and easy-to-follow recovery program for those suffering from this unhealthy and often dangerous addiction and explains how to create a loving, safe, and fulfilling relationship.  

Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals.

No more feeling replaceable, anxiously checking your phone, or diluting your essence to keep someone’s interest. Instead, imagine living with quiet confidence, knowing you are captivating and irreplaceable. Never again doubt your allure or your worth.

Psychologists use the word 'limerence' to describe obsessive, passionate or addictive love, and millions of people will experience it at some point in their life. When passion warps into intrusive thoughts and mood swings, unchecked limerence can damage relationships and be hard to control. In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist and limerent Dr Tom Bellamy looks at exactly what is happening in the limerent brain, shedding a welcome light on this common, yet little-understood, element of the human experience.

‘Extraordinary’ SOPHIE ELMHIRST, author of Maurice and Maralyn ‘Sparkles with passion, greed and mystery’ OLIVER BULLOUGH, author of Butler to the World ‘Spellbinding’ LAURA MILLER, Slate ‘A jewel of a thriller’ CAROL WOOLTON, author of If Jewels Could Talk When she was ten years...

The most powerful women in history understood one thing: mystery is an art, seduction is an energy, and attraction is a game of presence - not effort. The most captivating women don’t just embody softness or seduction - they master both. This 2-in-1 collection is your guide to unlocking the full spectrum of your feminine power - both the radiant goddess energy that inspires devotion and the dark feminine mystique that sparks obsession.

Don't let OCD get the best of you. The "six-moment game" in this powerful workbook can help you manage your worst symptoms—and take back your life. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be insidious. Symptoms such as obsessions and compulsions may interfere with your work life, social life...

An award-winning Northwestern University psychology professor reveals how the cultural obsession with women's appearance is an epidemic that harms women's ability to get ahead and to live happy, meaningful lives, in this powerful, eye-opening work in the vein of Naomi Wolf, Peggy Orenstein, and...

Losing weight has become the modern woman’s Holy Grail.… Everything will be better when we’re thin. In the 21st century, being thin, even more than being rich or happy, sends a clear message of success to the outside world. No wonder then that disordered eating is on the rise and we’re increasingly unhappy with our bodies. The Ministry of Thin takes a controversial, unflinching look at how our desire to lose weight is out of control; at the widespread depression that results, the tyranny of celebrity culture and the dangerous extremes - including drip-diets and cosmetic surgery - to which we will go to be skinny.

Conjure an intention-filled life with this practical guidebook of magical rituals for every season of the zodiac, from Erica Feldmann, owner and founder of the Salem-based store, HausWitch. Let’s face it, we could all use a bit more magic in our lives. Even if you’re not ready to commit to a...

There is one point that contemporary psychology and centuries old Eastern Buddhist and Taoist teachings agree on: if you wish to experience less suffering, you must change the way you see yourself. But what if the change that is needed is to let go of our selves entirely? What does this mean for those of us living in an increasingly self-obsessed and individualistic society? In this compassionate and galvanizing book, Dr. Tom Davies gently invites you to consider the basic elements that define who you are.

"Sin miedo" es el método definitivo. Cualquiera puede ponerlo en práctica siguiendo las instrucciones y, claro está, sin necesidad de tomar fármacos. Prepárate para convertirte en la mejor versión de ti mismo: una persona libre, poderosa y feliz.

Powerful Theta Waves with Subliminal Affirmations for Weight Loss. Unlock the power of your subconscious mind and transform your relationship with food effortlessly.

Obsession is the invisible thread connecting every creator, entrepreneur, and athlete who reaches the pinnacle of their field. The Obsessed are outcasts. Misfits. Rebels. They’re called crazy for being consumed by their craft, for rejecting what’s normal, for turning down a conventional life...

Through interviews, research, and her own experience, Brown not only gives us the real story on weight, health, and beauty, but also offers concrete suggestions for how each of us can sort through the lies and misconceptions and make peace with and for ourselves.

Is pornography ruining your life? Are you struggling to get your impulse for sex and porn under control? Do you feel powerless, like a slave to your own needs, instead of the master of your mind and life? Addiction to sex and pornography is one of the greatest evils of our time, yet nobody is talking about it.

Anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum is much more common than many people know, and yet there are so few resources available to struggling new moms. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook offers powerful strategies grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you control your worry, panic, and anxiety.

Inspired by Melanie Dimmitt’s own crash-landing into special-needs parenthood, and shaped by her conversations with parents of children with wide-ranging disabilities, alongside specialists and researchers, Special shares real stories and expert guidance to soothe anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn. 

Get to understand the primary treatment methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness so that you can effectively implement what would work best for you. Then, follow the simple steps in this book to help rewire your brain and gain a positive balance in your life.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may become frustrated with inflexible and overly complicated treatments, and struggle with feelings of failure when these treatments don't work. You aren't alone. If you're tired of "therapy speak" and dense, clinical treatment sessions, maybe it's time to think outside the box.