Brain Lock Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior
Brain Lock Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, published by HarperCollins on January 31, 1997, is a comprehensive guide addressing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which affects an estimated 5 million Americans. This 256-page book outlines a four-step method designed to help individuals overcome OCD without relying on medication. Schwartz presents a cognitive self-therapy approach that has been validated by brain-imaging tests, aiming to empower readers to change their patterns of response to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
In Brain Lock, readers will find a detailed explanation of this innovative method, supported by real-life stories from patients who have successfully implemented the techniques. The book emphasizes the importance of behavior modification and mental strategies in regaining control over one’s life. By focusing on the psychological aspects of OCD, Schwartz provides practical tools and inspiration for those seeking to break free from the constraints of their condition. This edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand and combat the challenges posed by obsessive-compulsive behavior.
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An estimated 5 million Americans suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and live diminished lives in which they are compelled to obsess about something or to repeat a similar task over and over. Traditionally, OCD has been treated with Prozac or similar drugs. The problem with medication, aside from its cost, is that 30 percent of people treated don’t respond to it, and when the pills stop, the symptoms invariably return.
In Brain Lock, Jeffrey M. Schwartz presents a simple four-step method for overcoming OCD that is so effective, it’s now used in academic treatment centers throughout the world. Proven by brain-imaging tests to actually alter the brain’s chemistry, this method doesn’t rely on psychopharmaceuticals. Instead, patients use cognitive self-therapy and behavior modification to develop new patterns of response to their obsessions. In essence, they use the mind to fix the brain. Using the real-life stories of actual patients, Brain Lock explains this revolutionary method and provides readers with the inspiration and tools to free themselves from their psychic prisons and regain control of their lives.
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