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Brain Lock: Free Yourself From Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior Jeffrey Schwartz and Beverly Beyette This book presents a simple and effective four-step method for overcoming OCD. This method does not rely on medication but has been proven by brain imaging tests to actually alter the brain’s chemistry. Cognitive self-therapy and behavior modification are used to develop new patterns of response to obsessions. 1997, Regan Books |
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Just Checking: Scenes From the Life of an Obsessive-Compulsive Emily Colas A humorous look at this very common condition. A breath of fresh air. 1998, Diane Publishing |
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well Fred Penzel Obsessive-compulsive disorders afflict over 10 million Americans. Dr. Penzel discusses the entire spectrum of these disorders and takes the reader through each step of the most effective behavioral therapies, detailing how progress is made and how to avoid relapse. The book also offers a thorough discussion of medication. 2000, Oxford University Press |
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The OCD Workbook: Your Guide To Breaking Free From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Bruce Hyman and Cherry Pedrick Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by the presence of recurrent, intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images (obsessions) or repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). These symptoms can become so time-consuming and debilitating that they may have devastating consequences. Research has shown that a combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy is the optimal treatment for OCD. This workbook is an intensive, self-directed program that teaches a person with OCD how to block or postpone rituals, reduce fears, and change unhealthy thought patterns. 1999, New Harbinger |
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Overcoming Compulsive Checking: Free Your Mind from OCD Paul Munford This book applies the proven-effective techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy specifically to overcome checking. Its engaging exercises teach you how to face, embrace, and erase your fears. 2004, New Harbinger |
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Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding: Why You Save & How You Can Stop Fugen Neziroglu, Jerome Bubrick, Jose A. Yaryura-Tobias This book, the first ever written for savers and their families, provides an overview of compulsive hoarding and how it relates to OCD. Skill-building exercises help readers determine how to beat the hoarding problem by addressing issues that often underlie compulsive saving. 2004, New Harbinger |
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Overcoming Compulsive Washing: Free Your Mind from OCD Paul R. Munford From this third book in New Harbinger's series on specific OCD behaviors, readers who feel a compulsion to wash and clean will learn powerful, effective strategies to control these behaviors. The book includes ways to trouble shoot particularly difficult situations and educate the family and loved ones of OCD sufferers to support their loved ones' recovery. 2005, New Harbinger |
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Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Behavioral and Cognitive Protocol for the Treatment of OCD Gail Steketee This book offers a step-by-step treatment plan for OCD and includes worksheets, homework assignments, exercises, and didactic material. The book also features a relapse prevention program to maintain treatment gains. 1999, New Harbinger |
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Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: How to Gain Control of Your OCD Christine Purdon, David A. Clark More than fifty percent of OCD sufferers experience agressive, religious, or sexual obsessive thoughts. This book offers safe and effective exposure exercises readers can use to limit the effect that obsessive thoughts have on their lives. 2005, New Harbinger |
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S.T.O.P. Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions Edna Foa and Reid Wilson This clinically proven self-help program has allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals. It includes step-by-step programs for both mild and severe OCD; methods to help you let go of obsessions and gain control over compulsions; charts to track progress; and questionnaires for self-evaluation. 2001, Bantam |
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Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals : The Hidden Epidemic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Ian Osborn Howard Hughes, Martin Luther, and Ignatius of Loyola all suffered from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - as do over five million Americans. Dr. Osborn, an OCD specialist and a sufferer himself, shows that OCD is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain and that behavior therapy and proper medication can provide welcome relief. A compassionate book. 1999, Dell |
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