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“By far the best self-help book for people with obsessions and compulsions that I have ever read. Unusually clear, exceptionally precise, and immensely practical.”
— Albert Ellis, Ph.D., author of A New Guide to Rational Living
— Albert Ellis, Ph.D., author of A New Guide to Rational Living
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Newly Revised and Updated!
Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries?
Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly?
Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions?
If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.
Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals.
You will discover:
• Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD
• The most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions
• New charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easier
• Questionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptoms
• Expert guidance for finding the best professional help
• The latest information about medications prescribed for OCD
Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries?
Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly?
Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions?
If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.
Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals.
You will discover:
• Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD
• The most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions
• New charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easier
• Questionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptoms
• Expert guidance for finding the best professional help
• The latest information about medications prescribed for OCD
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5.0 out of 5 stars
If you or someone you love has OCD...,
By L. Galen (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Paperback)
...get this book. My girlfriend has suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder for over 10 years. Recently it began to significantly impact her life, affecting her job and threatening our relationship. When she decided to face her illness head on, she got this book and it has helped her enormously. Reading it has also given me insight into what I had regarded as her irrational phobias and strange behavior. Clearly and compassionately written, the book explains the characteristics of OCD and explains the different types and subtypes of OCD sufferers, from washers and checkers to repeaters and hoarders. With a minimum of psychobabble, it then lays out excellent concrete and focused exercises and strategies to help OCD sufferers desensitize themselves, conquer their anxieties, and take control of their lives. My girlfriend is a compulsive "checker" and by using some of the techniques in this book she has been able to significantly control her OCD behavior and thoughts. It does take time, patience, and practice, but it can work. Just as importantly, I think, the book helped her recognize and acknowledge her problem, made her feel that she was not alone, and gave her hope. As a partner of someone with OCD, the book has helped me have more understanding and compassion, and taught me ways to be supportive of her in ways that are healthy and do not feed into her obsessiveness and compulsive ritual actions. On the subject of psychopharmaceuticals, the book is brief and a bit dated, but given that this edition is already a few years old, that is to be expected. You can get more current info from your doctor or psychotherapist. That said, the cognitive-behavioral therapy approach the book outlines is still sound and on the money.
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The Best One Yet,
By A Customer
This review is from: Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Paperback)
I've read many books on OCD - I've been a sufferer since I was a child. This is definitely the best one yet! It offers so much hope: strategies for postponing compulsive actions, quizzes and checklists, etc. I have even tried a few, and they actually worked!! That's a new one for me. YOu definitely feel as if you can get help from this book. I congratulate the author - she must be an amazing therapist!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure obsessives & ritual thinkers take heart. THERE IS HELP!,
By Russell (Sunshine State) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Paperback)
I have OCD and didn't understand what I had or how to treat it. I was treated with medication for 5 years and had to go off it because of liver problems all the while not understanding the kind of OCD I have. I had a relapse about 10 months later and really struggled for answers. I discovered the self help books here at amazon and found this book. I am a pure obsessive and ritual thinker and never scored high on any OCD test. This book helped me understand what I have, how to treat it, and has specific suggestions on developing a CBT program that works for me. It has been such a great help to me I can't begin to tell you. I really recommend this book to all OCD suffers but especially to you pure obsessives as there is not much out there for us. I read three books and this was by far the best.
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