Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 2nd Edition: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques

This book provides practical and effective strategies for managing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. It offers helpful insights and techniques to help individuals face fears, control thoughts, and break free from destructive behaviors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Are you struggling with repetitive behaviors or thoughts that interfere with your daily life? Do you feel the urge to perform certain rituals or check certain things repeatedly, even though they may not make sense to you? If so, you may be dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

This revised and updated edition of "Overcoming OCD: A Self-Help Guide" is designed to provide you with practical and effective strategies to manage and overcome OCD symptoms. Using methods based on real clinical practice and proven cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, this book teaches you how to:

Face Fears and Avoided Situations: Learn how to confront your fears and gradually expose yourself to situations that trigger your OCD symptoms. This can help you reduce anxiety and build confidence in facing challenges.

Control Disturbing Thoughts, Images, and Urges: Understand the mechanisms behind obsessive thoughts and learn how to challenge and replace them with more positive and realistic perspectives.

Break Free from the Destructive Cycle of Obsessive Behavior: Understand the patterns and triggers that lead to obsessive behaviors and develop strategies to break free from these patterns. This can help you reduce the frequency and intensity of your symptoms.

This book is written in a clear, practical, and focused manner, making it accessible to anyone who is seeking help for OCD. Whether you are struggling with the condition yourself or are caring for someone who does, this guide will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to manage and overcome OCD symptoms.

Overcoming self-help guides are recognized for their effectiveness in treating long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. This book is recommended by the national Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme for England, delivered by The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians with funding from Arts Council England and Wellcome.

Series editor: Professor Peter Cooper

If you are experiencing symptoms of OCD, it is important to seek professional help from a mental health provider. However, this book can be a valuable resource for learning about OCD and developing self-help strategies to manage your symptoms. Remember, overcoming OCD is a journey, and it may take time and effort to see results. However, with the right support and guidance, you can achieve a better quality of life and reduce the impact of OCD on your daily life.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 128 x 200 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472136015