Coping with OCD
Coping with OCD

Author: Troy DuFrene

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1572246812

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When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can feel like your own mind is at war with itself. Instead of having productive and positive thoughts, you rehash the same worries and fears over and over again until they become unbearable. Did you really remember to lock the front door? What if you were to hit someone while driving your car? You may find yourself engaging in exhaustive rituals to keep these thoughts at bay. But soon, the doubts come back with a vengeance. Coping with OCD offers a simple and engaging program that can help anyone with mild to moderate OCD get started on the road to recovery. This book begins with a crash course on what OCD is-and what it is not. You'll learn a proven, three-part program for recovery that uses safe and gradual exposure to distressing thoughts and situations, mindfulness practice, and techniques to restructure thinking. Additional chapters address how families can help, dealing with shame and blame, depression, and maintaining progress. The book also includes a helpful list of resources for further reading and additional support.

Coping with OCD
Coping with OCD

Author: Bruce M. Hyman

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1608820513

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When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can feel like your own mind is at war with itself. Instead of having productive and positive thoughts, you rehash the same worries and fears over and over again until they become unbearable. Did you really remember to lock the front door? What if you were to hit someone while driving your car? You may find yourself engaging in exhaustive rituals to keep these thoughts at bay. But soon, the doubts come back with a vengeance. Coping with OCD offers a simple and engaging program that can help anyone with mild to moderate OCD get started on the road to recovery. This book begins with a crash course on what OCD is-and what it is not. You'll learn a proven, three-part program for recovery that uses safe and gradual exposure to distressing thoughts and situations, mindfulness practice, and techniques to restructure thinking. Additional chapters address how families can help, dealing with shame and blame, depression, and maintaining progress. The book also includes a helpful list of resources for further reading and additional support.

Coping with OCD
Coping with OCD

Author: Bruce M. Hyman

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Incorporated

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 9781572244689

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Do you know about the Doomsayer? He's the guy dressed in rags with a cardboard sign that reads, "The End Is Near!" Having OCD is a lot like having this character inside your head. He's with you all the time; he knows your deepest fears, and he's not afraid to use them. You try to brush him off at first, but he's so sure of himself, so persistent that you find yourself taking his proclamations to heart. And you worry--a lot. After a while, you start engaging in little rituals to keep the Doomsayer at bay--but you get little relief. What can you do? A lot, it turns out. This book offers a simple and engaging program that can get anyone with mild to moderate OCD started on the road to recovery, using safe and gradual exposure to distressing thoughts and situations, mindfulness practice, and techniques to restructure thinking.--From publisher description.

Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts
Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts

Author: Christine Purdon

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1572243813

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is now rated the fourth most common psychological disorder in the United States. This resource addresses obsessive thoughts as a specific symptom of the disorder, and in addition to self-care strategies, offers information about professional care.

Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Author: David Veale

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2009-08-27

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1849011761

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A Books on Prescription Title Break free from unhelpful rituals and take control of your life Are you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away? Perhaps you feel the need to wash your hands frequently, hoard things or repeatedly check that all appliances have been turned off before leaving home? These are common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (or OCD), a condition that causes distress to hundreds of thousands of people. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been clinically proven to significantly reduce symptoms of OCD. Learn how to break free from the destructive cycle of obsessive behaviour and regain control of your life. Shows you how to reduce the distress caused by disturbing thoughts, images and urges Reduces and gradually helps you overcome compulsions Offers advice on how partners, relatives and friends can help.

Overcoming Harm OCD
Overcoming Harm OCD

Author: Jon Hershfield

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2018-12-01

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1684031494

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Don’t let your thoughts and fears define you. In Overcoming Harm OCD, psychotherapist Jon Hershfield offers powerful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools to help you break free from the pain and self-doubt caused by harm OCD. Do you suffer from violent, unwanted thoughts and a crippling fear of harming others? Are you afraid to seek treatment for fear of being judged? If so, you may have harm OCD—an anxiety disorder associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). First and foremost, you need to know that these thoughts do not define you as a human being. But they can cause a lot of real emotional pain. So, how can you overcome harm OCD and start living a better life? Written by an expert in treating harm OCD, this much-needed book offers a direct and comprehensive explanation of what harm OCD is and how to manage it. You’ll learn why you have unwanted thoughts, how to identify mental compulsions, and find an overview of cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based treatment approaches that can help you reclaim your life. You’ll also find tips for disclosing violent obsessions, finding adequate professional help, and working with loved ones to address harm OCD systemically. And finally, you’ll learn that your thoughts are just thoughts, and that they don’t make you a bad person. If you have harm OCD, it’s time to move past the stigma and start focusing on solutions. This evidence-based guide will help light the way.

Coping with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Coping with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Author: Jan Van Niekerk

Publisher: ONEWorld Publications

Published: 2009-04-16

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental health problems. It leaves sufferers plagued by recurring, unwanted thoughts and compulsive patterns of behaviour, disrupting their everyday activities and preventing them from living their lives to the full. In this groundbreaking work, clinical psychologist Jan van Niekerk provideseasy-to-follow strategies for breaking free from obsessive thoughts, anxieties, and rituals. This comprehensive and helpful guide: o Offers the most up-to-date techniques from cognitive-behavioural therapy o Provides effective strategies for overcoming obsessional fears and reducing compulsive behaviours and ritualistic thinking o Helps you deal with low mood and low motivation o Shows you the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle and practicing regular relaxation With step-by-step support, sufferers of OCD will find a wealth of practical advice and encouragement to help them to understand their obsessions better, reduce distress, face their fears, and overcome compulsions, and so reclaim control of their lives.

An Introduction to Coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
An Introduction to Coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Author: Lee Brosan

Publisher: Robinson Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845292881

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects thousands of people in the UK and it can be effectively treated with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Written by an experienced practitioner, this introductory booklet explains what OCD is and how it makes you feel. It will help the reader to understand their symptoms and is ideal as an immediate coping strategy and as a preliminary to fuller therapy. The book covers: The different forms of OCD, how it develops and what keeps it going. Case studies. The roles that your compulsions and thoughts play. Different kinds of treatment.

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck

Author: Dawn Huebner

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1433838575

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A Gold NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) winner ​ Moonbeam Children’s Book Award for Activity Books (Silver) Did you know that people have brain sorters that keep their brains from getting cluttered with unnecessary thoughts? Sometimes these brain sorters get mixed up, though, and brains get clogged with thoughts that really bother kids. If that has happened to you, if it's hard for you to feel safe or sure of yourself because certain thoughts have gotten stuck, this book is for you. What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder. This interactive self-help book turns kids into super-sleuths who can recognize and more appropriately respond to OCD's tricks. With engaging examples, activities, and step-by-step instructions, it helps children master the skills needed to break free from OCD's sticky thoughts and urges, and live happier lives. This What-to-Do Guide is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change. This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids® series and includes an “Introduction to Parents and Caregivers.” What-to-Guides for Kids® are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.

How to Deal with OCD
How to Deal with OCD

Author: Elizabeth Forrester

Publisher: Sheldon Press

Published: 2015-09-10

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1473601339

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OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is a common and difficult condition characterised by intrusive thoughts which produce worry and the compulsive desire to carry out repetitive behaviours aimed at reducing anxiety. OCD symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can really impact upon our mental health and ability to enjoy life. Recovery from OCD is possible, however. By picking this book up you've taken the first stride. Now, using the STEP system - a structured, CBT-based approach that delivers both support and proven techniques for combating obsessive thoughts - you can begin to transform your daily life. Written by an expert author with many years of clinical experience, this book will help you get a better understanding of your OCD, take practical steps to progress to a healthier, happier outlook - without fear of setbacks or relapse. ABOUT THE SERIES Everyone feels overwhelmed sometimes. When that happens, you need clarity of thought and practical advice to progress beyond the problem. The How To Deal With series provides structured, CBT-based solutions from health professionals and top experts to help you deal with issues thoroughly, once and for all. Short, easy to read, and very reassuring, these books are your first step on a pathway to a happier future. They are perfect for self-directed use and are designed so that medical professionals can prescribe them to patients.