A Man Devoured By His Body, Food And Work: By His Body, Food And Work

I''m Stuart McRobert. For 40-plus years I battled with attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that are commonly labeled as symptoms of three psychological disorders -muscle dysmorphia, orthorexia, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). The c... Read more

I''m Stuart McRobert. For 40-plus years I battled with attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that are commonly labeled as symptoms of three psychological disorders -muscle dysmorphia, orthorexia, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). The consequences were grave, and drove me to consider suicide.

Many millions of people are trapped by mental torment. The physical effects vary, and can devastate the sufferers, those close to them, and society. Countless people self-medicate through drugs (including alcohol and nicotine), unhealthy food, work, or other addictive behaviors. Many sufferers attempt suicide, and some succeed.

With the right therapy, people with mental health problems can cope and lead rewarding lives. The therapy I''m referring to has nothing to do with psychiatric drugs and institutions. I experienced it myself with great success. It started through talk therapy with a properly trained and licensed therapist. This book includes my session notes - a real-life case history. After I finished my therapy sessions, my progress continued through what I learned from some life-changing books, which I also explain.

What I reveal in this book will help others with their self-therapy. Less