Obsessive Compulsive

Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can manifest itself in many ways: paralyzing fear of contamination; unmanageable “checking” rituals; excessive concern with order, symmetry, and counting; and others. Freedom from...

If you're a parent of one of the more than one million children in this country with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you know how confusing, even frightening, the symptoms of OCD can be. You're terrified of losing your child and angry about the havoc this disorder has wreaked. More than anything, you want to be able to unlock the secrets of OCD, understand the cause, and help your child break free. In this book, Dr. Tamar E. Chansky creates a clear road map to understanding and overcoming OCD based on her successful practice treating hundreds of children and teenagers with this disorder.

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OCPD is the abbreviation for a group of mental symptoms that are collectively called obsessive compulsive personality disorder. Many people confuse OCPD with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). People can have both; however, OCPD is a pervasive condition that affects the person's entire life and all interactions. A person with OCPD may justify their rigidity and inflexibility using the morals and values their family instilled in them.

Pure obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder, or "Pure O" OCD, is a subtype of OCD that is characterized by intrusive thoughts, images, or urges without any visible symptoms. These "hidden compulsions" can include constant reassurance seeking, obsessive regret or worry, and may involve avoidance, excessive preparation, and thought rituals. They can also cloud your judgement, causing you to make decisions based on fears and compulsions instead of your values. So, how do you break this obsessive cycle?

“This book will make a world of difference in the lives of people with OCD.” —Eric Hollander, M.D., Compulsive, Impulsive & Anxiety Disorders Program, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine The definitive classic that has helped more than 400,000 people defeat obsessive-compulsive behavior, with...

In Too Perfect, Dr. Allan Mallinger draws on 20 years of research and observations from his private practice to show how perfectionism can sap energy, complicate even the simplest decisions, and take the enjoyment out of life. For workaholics or neat freaks, for anyone who fears change or making mistakes, needs rigid rules, is excessively frugal or obstinate, Too Perfect offers revealing self-tests, fascinating case histories, and practical strategies to help us overcome obsessiveness and reclaim our right to happiness.

The OCD Workbook has helped thousands of people with OCD break the bonds of troubling symptoms and regain the hope of a productive life. Endorsed and used in hospitals and clinics the world over, this valuable resource is now fully updated with the latest evidence-based approaches to understanding and managing OCD. It offers coping strategies you can start using right away, along with self-help techniques that can help you maintain your progress. The book also includes information for family members seeking to understand and support loved ones suffering from this disorder.

IFS for OCD: A Compassionate Guide to Internal Family Systems Therapy for Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Breaking Free from Intrusive Thoughts, and Finding Inner Peace offers a revolutionary approach to understanding and healing OCD. Drawing on the transformative principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, this Audiobook helps you see OCD not as an enemy but as a system of protective parts trying to keep you safe.

Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder provides clinicians with the information and guidance needed to help clients experiencing unwanted and intrusive thoughts of a sexual nature.

Struggling with unwanted and intrusive thoughts, gripping compulsions, or overwhelming anxiety? If OCD is controlling your life, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you're not powerless! Reclaim Your Mind with the Three Most Effective OCD Therapies Today Inside you’ll find powerful, research-backed techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you break free from the obsessive-compulsive cycle and regain control over your mind and actions. 1️⃣ ACT for OCD – Learn how to accept ...

Are you struggling with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)? Do you have contamination OCD, checking OCD, magical thinking OCD, symmetry/ordering OCD, religion or relationships OCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, or any other type of OCD? Are you looking for “the strategy” that will finally help? Extensive research shows that therapists use the same strategies. In this book you will find the top 100 most effective strategies to stop OCD. It includes the techniques that are MOST used by therapists. They are a blend of some of the most effective CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (...

Irrational thoughts and overwhelming feelings cause folks to feel like they’re crazy. Family and friends find it hard to understand; either dismissing worries or participating in unhealthy avoidance behaviors. This book provides valuable information and guidelines about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a relational format based on godly principles. Sue’s OCD story will touch your heart and validate your own experiences and symptoms. Keeping OCD from taking over your life involves looking at three clinical areas. As I helped Sue look at critical areas in her life, she was able to ...

Are you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away, or feel the need to wash your hands repeatedly, to hoard things or to repeatedly check all appliances in the house have been turned off before you leave? These are common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a condition that causes distress to hundreds of thousands of people.

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In the first book to fully examine obsessive bad thoughts, Dr. Lee Baer combines the latest research with his own extensive experience in treating this widespread syndrome. Drawing on information ranging from new advances in brain technology to pervasive social taboos, Dr. Baer explores the root causes of bad thoughts, why they can spiral out of control, and how to recognize the crucial difference between harmless and dangerous bad thoughts.

This book will help you understand what OCD is and how it affects people. But that's not all! In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to break free from overthinking and take back control of your thoughts.

This book covers a variety of topics, such as the subtypes of obsessive compulsive personality disorder, symptoms of the disorder, as well as how to overcome it. If you are looking for a book to better understand how to identify the causes of obsessive compulsive personality disorder, we will explore it in this short book.

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Many are finding themselves under the clutches of disturbing thoughts and emotions that keep showing up in their mind. They get lost in how to deal with these troublesome thoughts that demand their attention.