Brain Lock, Twentieth Anniversary Edition

Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior

De: Jeffrey M. Schwartz

Narrado por: Jeffrey M. Schwartz

The 20th anniversary edition of the definitive classic on defeating obsessive-compulsive behavior, with all-new material from the author.

An estimated five million Americans suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and live diminished lives in which they are compelled to obsess about something or to repeat a similar task over and over. Traditionally OCD has been treated with Prozac or similar drugs. The problem with medication, aside from its cost, is that 30 percent of people treated don't respond to it, and when the pills stop, the symptoms invariably return.

In Brain Lock, Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD, presents a simple four-step method for overcoming OCD that is so effective, it's now used in academic treatment centers throughout the world. Proven by brain-imaging tests to actually alter the brain's chemistry, this method doesn't rely on psychopharmaceuticals. Instead patients use cognitive self-therapy and behavior modification to develop new patterns of response to their obsessions. In essence they use the mind to fix the brain.

Using the real-life stories of actual patients, Brain Lock explains this revolutionary method and provides listeners with the inspiration and tools to free themselves from their psychic prisons and regain control of their lives.

©1996, 2016 Jeffrey M. Schwartz, MD (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Outstanding coverage of OCD

Tremendous, authoritative, discussion and instruction understanding and dealing with OCD. The approach straight forward simple empowering.

OCD worst enemy!

I received a recommendation from a psychiatrist about the 4step method. My son suffers from severe OCD and anxiety and he finally decided to combat this illness. This is a great tool for the family and the individuals who suffer from OCD. It helped me to finally understand how my actions help or debilitate the compulsive tendencies of my son. I recommend this book to all who suffer from this horrible illness and to those taking care of a loved one suffering from OCD.

Great solution with real life examples

The book is great but the same ideas (4 steps)are repeated over and over again. I understand that this will get it engraved in patients minds, but it was overdone. The book provides relevant real examples of other people. The abbreviation “UCLA” was repeated too much, having in mind that this book is for OCD patients, seems that the repetition was meant to promote UCLA.

Thank u so much

I am an ocd sufferer and finally jefferey helped me so much, i am happy and i feel free and more focused on my study, i will fight smartly as he is, and i will win.
Thank you so much mr schwertz, i owe u a lot and every success in my life
Really i love u

Very helpful

Explained information in interesting, simple to understand, and practical terms. Broke down steps to help implementing strategies in daily life.

A bit of a challenge to finish.

This this book contains a lot of good information. It's a bit of a struggle to finish but the information is relevant and repetitious.

Very in depth understanding of OCD

Very in depth, provides great perspective of the condition, a long listen but worth it

very helpful and practical

it explains basic steps in an easy way ...also many real life cases are explained

Extremely helpful.

While I don’t suffer from OCD I have always had trouble resisting certain compulsions and staying focused. This book really helped me to help myself in a way I didn’t think possible.

Tedious

I think this book could have been spoken in 1 hour. The repetition was tedious, but perhaps it was due to the audience that would purchase it. I was looking for something to shed light on living with someone with OCD and what I realized is that it is exactly as I thought. They believe their thoughts and have to act on them and that it is impossible for me to change those thoughts that can at sometimes be destructive to a relationship. Byron Katie has a process that is very effective at questioning ones thoughts that gets to it quickly if one is willing to inquire about the validity of their thoughts. Loving What Is helped me remove the responsibility for someone else's thoughts, beliefs and actions.