Stop Obsessing! How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions
Stop Obsessing! How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions by Edna B. Foa is a first edition published by Random House Publishing Group on July 31, 2001. This 272-page book addresses the challenges faced by individuals suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and offers a scientifically based self-help program designed to alleviate distressing thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
Readers will find step-by-step programs tailored for both mild and severe cases of OCD, along with effective strategies to manage obsessions and compulsions. The book includes new charts and fill-in guides to facilitate progress tracking, as well as questionnaires for self-evaluation to deepen understanding of symptoms. Additionally, it provides expert advice on seeking professional help and the latest information regarding medications for OCD, making it a comprehensive resource for those looking to regain control over their lives.
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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
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