Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder For Dummies?

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Pub. Date: 2008-11-01
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary

Arguably one of the most complex emotional disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is surprisingly common. Furthermore, most people at some time in their lives exhibit a smattering of OCD-like symptoms.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder For Dummies sorts out the otherwise curious and confusing world of obsessive compulsive disorder. Engaging and comprehensive, it explains the causes of OCD and describes the rainbow of OCD symptoms. The book shows readers whether OCD symptoms represent normal and trivial concerns (for example, a neat freak) or something that should be checked out by a mental health professional (for example, needing to wash hands so often that they become raw and red). In easy to understand steps, the authors lay out the latest treatments that have been proven to work for this disorder, and provide practical and real tools for living well long-term. Whether you or someone you care about has this disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder For Dummies gives you an empathic understanding of this fascinating yet treatable mental disorder.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Ins and Outs of OCD
Reviewing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Scrutinizing OCD
Meeting the Relatives and Associates of OCD
Blaming the Brain for OCD
Developing and Reinforcing OCD
Starting Down the Treatment Path
Overcoming OCD Obstacles to Change
Getting Help for OCD
Overcoming OCD
Cleaning Up OCD Thinking with a CBT Reality Check
Managing the OCD Mind
Tackling OCD Behavior with ERP
Considering Medications for OCD
Responding to and Recovering from Relapse
Targeting Specific Symptoms of OCD
Dealing with Doubting and Checking OCD
Subduing OCD-Driven Shame
Messing with "Just So" OCD
Throwing Out OCD: Hoarding
Shrinking Superstitious OCD
Uncovering OCD Accomplices
Dealing with OCD-Related Impulsive Problems
Assisting Others with OCD
Determining Whether Your Child Has OCD
Helping Your Child Overcome OCD
Helping Family and Friends Overcome OCD with Coaching
The Part of Tens
Ten Quick OCD Tricks
Ten Steps to Take After You Get Better
Ten Dirty Little Secrets about Dirt
Appendixes
Resources For You
Forms to Use Against OCD
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