Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by the presence of recurrent, intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images (obsessions) or repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). Symptoms include fear of contamination; excessive hand-washing; persistent, exaggerated thoughts of imaginary danger; and compulsive checking and counting rituals. Such symptoms can become so time-consuming and debilitating that they may have devastating consequences. 
Research has established that a combination of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy is the optimal treatment for OCD. Bruce Hyman and Cherry Pedrick have created an intensive, self- directed program that teaches a person with OCD how to block or postpone rituals, reduce fears, and change unhealthy thought patterns. Included are self-assessments, ways to enlist the help of family and friends, and approaches to overcoming specific disorders.

The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Bruce M. Hyman

New Harbinger Publications

This revised edition of The OCD Workbook contains new findings on the causes of OCD, including developments in genetic research. It offers information on treatment options like neurosurgery and new medications and a new chapter on day-to-day coping strategies for people with OCD. The new edition includes expanded coverage of related disorders like body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania, and skin picking. New information on relapse prevention, OCD in children, and family involvement in OCD round out this important book.
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<li>Learn about the causes and symptoms of OCD</li>
<li>Design a self-directed cognitive behavior treatment plan</li>
<li>Build a strong base of family support</li>
<li>Evaluate professional treatment options </li>
<li>Maintain your progress and deal with setbacks</li>
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Health, Fitness & Dieting

Cherry Pedrick

Mental Health

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The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder