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"This is an excellently organized, self-directed program to assist sufferers of OCD. The examples of cognitive behavioral treatment components for adults and children with OCD are very comprehensive. Parents and family will find support and assistance in breaking the patterns of enabling, and therapists will be able to implement behavioral assignments that will decrease OCD suffering."
--Blanche Freund, adjunct professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Miami School of Medicine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a neuro-biological disorder affecting one out of 40 adults. It is characterized by the presence of recurrent, intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images (obsessions) or repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions). This text presents an intensive, self-directed programme that allows individuals to learn how to block, alter, delay, and postpone rituals, reduce fears, and change unhealthy thought patterns.

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The people you will meet in this chapter are representative of the millions of people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great New Tool in the Fight to Overcome OCD, Jan 14 2000

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Janis D. McClure - See all my reviews

This review is from: The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Paperback)

As I am a person who has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and also a facilitator of a support group for the illness for seven years, I am so pleased to have a wonderful, new resource. THE OCD WORKBOOK:Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Bruce M. Hyman PhD. and Cherry Pedrick R.N. is the first book written about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that I have ever read that provides information in five key areas consolidated into one text. The five areas include:

1. AN INVALUABLE, DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE ILLNESS. This information includes an extensive definition of the illness and its symptoms. As is found throughout all of the book, the language is in laymen's terms so that all can learn from the information. 2. PERSONAL TESTIMONIALS. These are placed in various parts of the book to help sufferers and their loved ones better relate to the illness. 3. EXPLANATION OF TREATMENT OPTIONS. There is a very exptensive discussion of various treatment options and how they work. Once again, this is written in a language everyone can understand. 4. EXERCISES TO ASSIST IN TREATMENT. This is probably the most important and unique aspect of the book. As the name of the book suggests, this is a WORKBOOK that offers the reader the opportunity to stop and examine his or her personal situation. By actually writing answers to these exercises, a unique insight into how a person can tackle OCD or how a loved one can be helped is offered. Journalizing is often important in treatment and this book helps a person to do this in an orderly and non-intimidating manner. 5.IDEAS ON HOW TO HANDLE RELAPSES. Unfortunatley, those who are successful with treatment may very well have relapses. It is important to know that this is not a "weakness" or a situation in which a person is not "trying hard enough to get better". It is invaluable for those who have OCD to know that they are not alone even in the face of relapses. I do not remember a book that has handled the topic of relapses in such a positive way; not as a failure, but as a fact of life. The book offers many ways to help a sufferer and his or her family through these times.

In addition to these five areas, the book is very well laid out in an easy-to-read fashion. It is, as I said previously, thorough in its discussion of all facets of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and also related disorders.

We are using THE OCD WORKBOOK:Your Guide to Breaking Free From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder as a tool in our support group meetings. By exploring the book as a group, together, the members are beginning to be more open, more informed about the illness, better able to have new coping skills and are more "bonded" as a group.

I highly recommend THE OCD WORKBOOK:Your Guide to Breaking Free From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder to anyone who has OCD, cares about someone who does, or just wants to learn more about the illness. I thank Dr. Hyman and Ms. Pedrick for bring this workbook to us.

Janis D. McClure, Founder and President The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of Jacksonville, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, July 10 2000

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This is the best book on OCD I have read - not as a health professional but as a sufferer. It is clear and practical and the information is presented in a tight and clear way. I would thoroughly recommend this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent tool in understanding OCD, Jun 20 2003

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Neil J. Hajba "neil_in_la" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This book is wonderful. An excellent resource for people whom suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and their friends, family, and caregivers! This workbook serves the individual best while under the direct care and supervision of a good Therapist, Psychologist, and/or Psychiatrist! Highly recommended without reservation!

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5.0 out of 5 stars OCD workbook review: im anxious to red it!
THe book arrived in very good condition, and it was definitely worth the price. The shipping took a little loner than i would have liked, but beggars ant be choosers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sensible, helpful, and encouraging...
I've purchased two copies of this book for family members with OCD, and it has helped immensely. It gave me a much clearer understanding of the mind of the OCD sufferer, and... Read more

Published on Nov 17 2001