Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries?
Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly?
Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions?
If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.
Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals.
You will discover-
. Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD . The most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions
. New charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easier . Questionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptoms . Expert guidance for finding the best professional help
. The latest information about medications prescribed for OCD
By:
Edna B. Foa, Reid Wilson, PhD. Foreword by:
David H. Barlow Imprint: Random US Country of Publication: United States Edition: Revised edition Dimensions:
Height: 209mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 221g ISBN:9780553381177 ISBN 10: 0553381172 Pages: 253 Publication Date:15 July 2001 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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A / AS level
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions
By far the best self-help book for people with obsessions and compulsions that I have ever read. Unusually clear, exceptionally precise, and immensely practical. -- Albert Ellis, Ph.D., author of <b>A New Guide to Rational Living</b>