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Manage OCD and live a better life, thanks to this friendly Dummies guide
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. You're not alone--there are millions of people out there who understand what you're going through, and OCD For Dummies does, too. Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder and get the help you need with this book.
* Discover what causes OCD and learn how identify the symptoms and early warning signs
* Learn about the latest medications, treatments, and resources available to help manage OCD symptoms
* Differentiate between OCD and related disorders so you can get the right help
* Help a loved one who suffers from OCD and get tips on how you can be supportive
If you or someone you know has symptoms of OCD or has received a recent diagnosis, this book will gently guide you through building the skills and awareness that will let you live life to its fullest.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: The Ins and Outs of OCD 5
Chapter 1: Facing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 7
Chapter 2: Understanding What OCD Is All About 19
Chapter 3: Meeting the Associates and Relatives of OCD 43
Chapter 4: Blaming the Brain for OCD 59
Chapter 5: Developing and Living with OCD 69
Part 2: Starting Down the Treatment Path 85
Chapter 6: Overcoming OCD Obstacles to Change 87
Chapter 7: Getting Help for OCD 105
Part 3: Overcoming OCD 119
Chapter 8: Cleaning Up OCD Thinking 121
Chapter 9: Meta-Mindfulness for OCD 145
Chapter 10: Tackling OCD Behavior with ERP 161
Chapter 11: Considering Medications or Brain Stimulation for OCD 181
Chapter 12: Responding to and Recovering from Relapse 193
Part 4: Targeting Specific Symptoms of OCD 205
Chapter 13: Sanitizing Risk: Contamination OCD 207
Chapter 14: Dealing with Doubting and Checking OCD 219
Chapter 15: Subduing OCD-Driven Shame 235
Chapter 16: Messing with "Just So" OCD 249
Chapter 17: Shrinking Superstitious OCD 261
Chapter 18: Uncovering OCD Accomplices 273
Chapter 19: Dealing with OCD-Related Impulsive Problems 283
Part 5: Assisting Others with OCD 295
Chapter 20: Wondering about Children and OCD 297
Chapter 21: Helping Your Child Conquer OCD 307
Chapter 22: Helping Family and Friends Cope with OCD 319
Part 6: The Part of Tens 329
Chapter 23: Ten Quick OCD Tricks 331
Chapter 24: Ten Steps for After You Get Better 337
Chapter 25: Ten Dirty Little Secrets about Dirt 343
Index 347
About the author
Laura L. Smith is a clinical psychologist and former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She has presented workshops and classes to national and international audiences, including the University of New Mexico adult continuing education program (Osher). She wrote
Anxiety For Dummies and
Depression For Dummies.
Summary
Manage OCD and live a better life, thanks to this friendly Dummies guide
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. You're not alone--there are millions of people out there who understand what you're going through, and OCD For Dummies does, too. Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder and get the help you need with this book.
* Discover what causes OCD and learn how identify the symptoms and early warning signs
* Learn about the latest medications, treatments, and resources available to help manage OCD symptoms
* Differentiate between OCD and related disorders so you can get the right help
* Help a loved one who suffers from OCD and get tips on how you can be supportive
If you or someone you know has symptoms of OCD or has received a recent diagnosis, this book will gently guide you through building the skills and awareness that will let you live life to its fullest.
