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Psychological Symptoms

Author: Frank J Bruno

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 treatment available for several common psychological symptoms, which can impinge on your daily life and even signal deeper emotional trouble. A comprehensive sourcebook, Psychological Symptoms provides a detailed description of 27 symptom groups, each complete with an analysis of possible biological and psychological causes, as well as concrete everyday examples of characteristic self-defeating, self-destructive thinking and acting. Containing over 150 specific, self-directed strategies for dealing with an array of troubling, debilitating behaviors, as well as a guide to the various forms of psychological and psychiatric therapies available, Psychological Symptoms lets you finally gain perspective and control over problems that can impair your emotional health and well-being.

Library Journal

While not a conventional self-help book, this informative guide discusses 27 common behavioral difficulties that can threaten mental and emotional well-being. These include obvious syndromes like food abuse and irrational fear, as well as common problems such as anger, boredom, and procrastination, which can be serious if exhibited in chronic or excessive patterns. Each chapter focuses on a single psychological syndrome, providing its characteristics, probable causes, practical coping strategies, and possible need for professional intervention. This book provides assistance in understanding maladaptive habits and offers guidance in overcoming them. Recommended as a sound introduction for general psychology and self-help collections.-- Ilse Heidmann Ali, Kyle Community Lib., Tex.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	Suffering and Psychological Symptoms	1
Ch. 2	Alcohol Abuse: Mistreatment of the Self	7
Ch. 3	Alienation: "I Call No Place Home."	14
Ch. 4	Anger: Seeing Red When the Light Is Green	22
Ch. 5	Anxiety: Worrying About Worry	30
Ch. 6	Boredom: When Life Grows Dull	37
Ch. 7	Delusions: When Fantasies Become Real	44
Ch. 8	Depression: The Anatomy of Melancholy	52
Ch. 9	Drug Abuse: Recreational Self-Destruction	61
Ch. 10	Food Abuse: Living to Eat	69
Ch. 11	Helplessness: Is It Real or Learned?	77
Ch. 12	Indecisiveness: Going In Mental Circles	85
Ch. 13	Interpersonal Difficulties: "You Are My Problem!"	94
Ch. 14	Irrational Fears: A Plague of Phobias	102
Ch. 15	Loss of Pleasure: When Enjoyment Isn't Enjoyable	110
Ch. 16	Meaninglessness: Looking for the Purpose of Life	118
Ch. 17	Memory Problems: More Than Ordinary Forgetfulness	126
Ch. 18	Mood Fluctuations: The Storms of Temperament	135
Ch. 19	Obsessions and Compulsions: Of Persistent Ideas and Magic Rituals	143
Ch. 20	Perfectionism: The Flaw of Flawlessness	153
Ch. 21	Physical Complaints: Aches, Pains, and Fatigue	162
Ch. 22	Procrastination: The Tomorrow Syndrome	171
Ch. 23	Risk-Taking: Getting High on Danger	180
Ch. 24	Self-Destructiveness: When the Personality Attacks Itself	188
Ch. 25	Sexual Difficulties: "Now That You've Opened This Medusa's Box . . ."	197
Ch. 26	Shyness: Painful Self-Consciousness	209
Ch. 27	Sleep Difficulties: The Long and Restless Night	219
Ch. 28	Workaholism: Prisoners of Success	230
Ch. 29	Concluding Remarks: Symptom-Free Living	240
	Glossary	246
	Index	268

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