Charles H. Elliott ist klinischer Psychologe und Dozent für Verhaltenstherapie. Er hat sich auf die Behandlung von Angststörungen und Panikattacken spezialisiert.Laura Smith ist eine erfahrene klinische Therapeutin.

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.

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 betterAre 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 thingsOpen 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