Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder For Dummies

Understand OCD, get the help you need, and start feeling better
Are you — or is someone you love — struggling with OCD? This reassuring, comprehensive guide explains this disorder in clear language, providing the latest information on treatment to help you in the journey from diagnosis to recovery. You′ll find the motivation you need to change, tips for handling day–to–day life, and the best ways to offer support to loved ones.
Learn the ins and outs of OCD — its causes, various forms, symptoms, and the major approaches to treatment
Improve your way of thinking — connect the dots between triggers, thoughts, and feelings, and dismantle OCD beliefs
Undo OCD behavior — identify your fears, open yourself to change, delay or alter rituals, and handle setbacks
Evaluate medications — discover the pros and cons, explore the options, and know when to combine, decrease, or stop medications
Manage the OCD mind — accept negative thoughts and feelings and connect with the here and now
Target specific symptoms — from doubting and checking to symmetry and counting to shame and superstitious thinking, apply techniques for overcoming various types of OCD
Assist others with OCD — recognize symptoms in children and find professional help, support family and friends, and reinforce the right things
Open the book and find:
Plain–English explanations of the disorder and its symptoms
The difference between obsessions and compulsions
Ways to change OCD thinking and behavior
How to choose the right mental–health professional
The latest scientifically based research on treatment
Tools to help track progress
The warning signs of relapse and how to handle it
Tips on treating OCD–related disorders

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: The Ins and Outs of OCD.
Chapter 1: Reviewing Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Chapter 2: Scrutinizing OCD.
Chapter 3: Meeting the Relatives and Associates of OCD.
Chapter 4: Blaming the Brain for OCD.
Chapter 5: Developing and Reinforcing OCD.
Part II: Starting Down the Treatment Path.
Chapter 6: Overcoming OCD Obstacles to Change.
Chapter 7: Getting Help for OCD.
Part III: Overcoming OCD.
Chapter 8: Cleaning Up OCD Thinking with a CBT Reality Check.
Chapter 9: Managing the OCD Mind.
Chapter 10: Tackling OCD Behavior with ERP.
Chapter 11: Considering Medications for OCD.
Chapter 12: Responding to and Recovering from Relapse.
Part IV: Targeting Specific Symptoms of OCD.
Chapter 13: Dealing with Doubting and Checking OCD.
Chapter 14: Subduing OCD–Driven Shame.
Chapter 15: Messing with “Just So” OCD.
Chapter 16: Throwing Out OCD: Hoarding.
Chapter 17: Shrinking Superstitious OCD.
Chapter 18: Uncovering OCD Accomplices.
Chapter 19: Dealing with OCD–Related Impulsive Problems.
Part V: Assisting Others with OCD.
Chapter 20: Determining Whether Your Child Has OCD.
Chapter 21: Helping Your Child Overcome OCD.
Chapter 22: Helping Family and Friends Overcome OCD with Coaching.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Quick OCD Tricks.
Chapter 24: Ten Steps to Take After You Get Better.
Chapter 25: Ten Dirty Little Secrets about Dirt.
Part VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Resources For You.
Appendix B: Forms to Use Against OCD.

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Understand OCD, get the help you need, and start feeling better
Are you — or is someone you love — struggling with OCD? This reassuring, comprehensive guide explains this disorder in clear language, providing the latest information on treatment to help you in the j ourney from diagnosis to recovery. You′ll find the motivation you need to change, tips for handling day–to–day life, and the best ways to offer support to loved ones.
Learn the ins and outs of OCD — its causes, various forms, symptoms, and the major approaches to treatment
Improve your way of thinking — connect the dots between triggers, thoughts, and feelings, and dismantle OCD beliefs
Undo OCD behavior — identify your fears, open yourself to change, delay or alter rituals, and handle setbacks
Evaluate medications — discover the pros and cons, explore the options, and know when to combine, decrease, or stop medications
Manage the OCD mind — accept negative thoughts and feelings and connect with the here and now
Target specific symptoms — from doubting and checking to symmetry and counting to shame and superstitious thinking, apply techniques for overcoming various types of OCD
Assist others with OCD — recognize symptoms in children and find professional help, support family and friends, and reinforce the right things
Open the book and find:
Plain–English explanations of the disorder and its symptoms
The difference between obsessions and compulsions
Ways to change OCD thinking and behavior
How to choose the right mental–health professional
The latest scientifically based research on treatment
Tools to help track progress
The warning signs of relapse and how to handle it
Tips on treating OCD–related disorders