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Providing a comprehensive overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this book brings together timely contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in the field. In sections covering psychopathology, assessment and treatment, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders, chapters contain a wealth of new and recent data, numerous case examples, and helpful conceptual and clinical pointers. An appendix features extensive resource listings for both clinicians and patients
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A fantastic book!
This edited book, with chapters written by the leading researchers in their fields, offers the most complete account of the theory, research, and treatment of OCD. Anyone researching OCD, providing clinical services to individuals with the disorder, or just interested in OCD should read this book.

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Integrating modern science and medicine with alternative and self-help therapies, this comprehensive volume updates current knowledge on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) -- offering practical advice for specific and appropriate patient care. ... Read more

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For readers of "A Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion and Bad Blood by Lorna Sage, here comes an intensely honest, riveting and surprisingly witty literary memoir of one woman's life as a sufferer of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Joanne Limburg suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: she thinks things she doesn't want to think, and she does things she doesn't want to do. As a small child, she would chew her hair all day and lie awake at night wondering if heaven had a ceiling; a few years later, when she should have been doing her homework, she was pacing her bedroom, agonising about the unfairness of life as a woman, and the shortness of her legs. By the time she was an adult, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours had come to dominate her life. She knew that something was wrong with her, but it would take many years before she understood what that something was."The Woman Who Thought Too Much" follows Limburg's quest to understand her predicament and to manage her symptoms, taking the reader with her on a long, twisted journey through consulting rooms, libraries and internet sites, as she seeks to discover all she can about rumination, scrupulosity, avoidance, thought-action fusion, fixed-action patterns, anal fixations, schemas, basal ganglia, tics and synapses. On the way, she encounters competing interpretations of her condition, as offered by psychoanalysts, neuropsychiatrists and cognitive psychologists, and does her best to come to terms with an illness which turns out to be both common, and even - sometimes - treatable. This candid, moving and beautifully written memoir is a sometimes shocking, often sad, and yet also humorous revelation of what it is like to live with so debilitating a condition. It is also an exploration of the inner world of a poet and an intense evocation of the persistence and courage of the human spirit in the face of mental illness. ... Read more

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`I obsessed about all kinds of things'
Joanne Limburg was a fearless child, a champion tree climber at the age of seven, who became an adolescent fearful of walking down stairs.Somehow, by the time she went to Cambridge to study, Ms Limburg was governed by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).What happened to Ms Limburg?And, importantly, how did she learn to live with OCD in order to have become an accomplished (and published) poet, wife and mother?

`I don't want to die, but I feared for my life.'

This memoir is Ms Limburg's quest to understand her OCD and to manage her symptoms.There was no clear switch from relative fearlessness to extreme fearfulness, but looking back Ms Limburg recalls some memories which she now regards as warning signs.These signs include the punishing robot that first appeared in a dream and then obsessed her during her waking hours, and her compulsive singing in order to keep bad things at bay.Her journey continues: disorders such as OCD are managed rather than cured.

I found this book a difficult read at times, because of the intensely personal nature of OCD.Ms Limburg has bravely told her story, and many of us will relate to at least parts of her journey.Dealing with distressing symptoms and searching for effective treatment and answers is part of the challenge for many with mental health problems.Some of the visible manifestations of OCD can seem quite bizarre to those unafflicted by it.But ultimately Ms Limburg's memoir is a personal journey with a message of hope: that while all journeys will be different, sufferers of OCD need not suffer alone.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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Examines the anxiety disorder known as OCD, its symptoms and manifestations, how it can be controlled and treated, and, through case studies, what it is like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder. ... Read more

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The OCD Workbook is not intended as a substitute for psychiatric or psychological treatment by a qualified mental health professional. Rather, it should be used in the following ways: 1.In conjunction with ongoing psychiatric or psychological treatment. For example, you may be seeing a highly qualified professional who does not specialize in treating OCD. This book can be used to assist your therapist in the role of coach, guide, or advisor as you work through the steps toward getting control of your OCD.... 2. By people reluctant to seek professional help for one reason or another. You may have a desire to learn as much about OCD as possible, using this book as a guide for self-directed intervention. If you think you have OCD, we urge you to see a mental health professional who is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of OCD. A psychiatrist or psychologist can confirm an OCD diagnosis and help you decide if self-directed cognitive-behavior therapy is appropriate for you.... 3. By family members seeking a greater understanding of OCD. Just as it is not recommended that a doctor treat his/her own family for other diseases, we do not recommend that family members take on the role of psychotherapist using this book, even if trained as therapists. However, family members can provide valuable support as the person with OCD works through the self-help process outlined in this book. Chapter 4 describes how a trusted friend or family member can play the role of behavioral assistant. ... Read more

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This book examines the early development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (which now affects over one million children and adolescents) and describes two effective treatments: behavior modification and drug treatment with clomipramine. Based on research from the National Institute of Mental Health, this bookÂs theoretical sections probe the frontiers of todayÂs scientific understanding of this disorder and present information applicable to all age groups. Firsthand accounts from patients provide a depth of detail and clinical richness that will be greatly appreciated by all clinicians treating children and adolescents who have this disorder. ... Read more

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Most children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are diagnosed between the ages of ten and twelve-right on the cusp of their adolescent years. Yet, until now, there have been no resources available for the substantial population of teens suffering with the unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions) characteristic of OCD. Free from OCD is an Instant Help workbook designed to correct that problem.

The activities in this book help teens and parents work together to assess the severity of the symptoms and offer teens cognitive behavioral skills to overcome them. Teen readers learn essential information about the biology and dynamics of OCD, then discover a multitude of skills for moving beyond the most common types of obsessions and compulsions: hand washing, checking, counting, ordering, repetition of mental acts, fear of harm to self or family, fear of germs or diseases, fearing of losing something valuable, and perfectionism. The last section explains exposure and response prevention and invites the reader to understand and prepare to undergo this process. Both imagined and real-life exposure and response prevention exercises are included to help teens with OCD make dramatic gains in symptom management and improve their confidence to move forward in treatment. ... Read more

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This is a must have book for clinicians working with OCD
Gail Steketee is one of the formost researchers in the field of OCD and its treatment. Her book serves as an excellent handbook for any clinician who treats this disorder. Most clinicians seem to think OCD is rare but it is prehaps the 4 th most common psychiatric disorder, more common then schizophrenia or panic disorder. The treatment of OCD with cognitive behavioral methods has been found to be highly effective ( superior to medication alone) and to have lasting results. More traditional talk therapy has not been found useful in treatment of OCD. For any clinician who treats OCD the critical steps in applying cognitive behavioral therapy are well laid out. Even the clinician with little or no backround in cognitive behavioral methods should be able to follow this book. ... Read more

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This cognitive-behavioral program for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has as its foundation the use of ritual prevention, and prolonged actual and imaginal exposure exercises. Therapists will learn the best methods for assessing OCD and formulating a treatment program tailored to their client's particular OCD symptoms. Sample lists of exposure items are provided for fear of contamination, fear of supernatural harm, and fear of causing harm to others by acts of negligence.
Sample exposure plans are also provided for washers, checkers, and hoarders. A Monitoring Forms Package is available so the client can increase self-awareness of ritualistic behavior and the circumstances that evoke that behavior.
The Therapist Guide is designed to help mental health professionals assess and treat OCD. It is divided into three sections:
o Methods of assessing OCD
o Efficacy of available treatments and how to arrive at treatment recommendations
o A guide to cognitive-behavioral treatment by exposure and ritual prevention

Additional chapters provide information on relapse prevention, dealing with obstacles to progress, and modifications for children and clients with mental retardation.
The Client Workbook provides clients with easy to understand information regarding the symptoms and treatment options for OCD. In addition, clients are educated to recognize their symptomatic behaviors and the circumstances that trigger those behaviors. Clients are given the information necessary to personalize their treatment programs. Extensive case-vignettes and sample exposure schedules are also provided. ... Read more

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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has been a hidden epidemic. A federally funded study found that 1.3% of people interviewed at that time had experienced obsessive compulsive symptoms in the previous month and 2.5% had had the disorder sometime in their lives. While the severity of cases varies, at its worst the sufferer does nothing but compulsive rituals throughout all waking hours, often late into the night. Suffering from OCD can be substantially reduced because so much is now known about effective treatments. Here, Dr. Greist, an internationally recognized expert in the field, presents the basic information on the disorder. He includes checklists to evaluate symptoms and gives self-treatment suggestions. The questions answered here are those which have arisen in years of treating OCD patients. Whether the disorder is mild and can be self-treated or severe and requires professional intervention, this guide is a starting point for relief. ... Read more

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A Great Guide to Help in the Understanding of OCD
Are you looking for a great book to help you understand OCD? Well you have found it. This book helped me write a research paper on OCD and its symtoms and causes. If you are into researching disorders, buy this book. Iguarentee you will enjoy it! ... Read more

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a relatively common psychological problem, whose symptoms may include repeated checking, excessive hand-washing or other cleaning rituals, extreme slowness, or unwanted, repugnant intrusive thoughts.In some, the disorder can seriously affect everyday life.In this book, the authors have drawn on their clinical and research experience to give a lucid account of the nature of obsessive-compulsive problems.The book is intended for those who have this disorder as well as their family and friends.It will also appeal to the general readers interested in finding out about the disorder.It gives up-to-date information about the nature, symptoms, causes and theories of obsessive-compulsive disorder.The book also discusses the treatments that are available, and provides valuable practical advice to those who may need help. Numerous case histories are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of the disorder and its treatment. ... Read more

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Great book!
Excellent book for outlining the basics of obsessive compulsive disorder, especially for patients and their families. Also useful for psychology students wishing to know more about the disorder and treatment options.

For some reason - the price has gone up - still worth it- A+
This book is one of the best books on OCD I have seen.It is perfect for someone who wants to learn about the disease, and 'the facts'.The book can literally 'be judged by its cover'.(...). ... Read more

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Schools are often faced with dealing with children who have mild forms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Through increased understanding, staff can support children with minimum stress. This book answers questions including:

• What is obsessive compulsive disorder?
• What are the causes?
• How can school staff help the sufferer?

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Clinical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders in Adults and Children is a complete, comprehensive overview of OCD, covering its underlying causes, manifestations and treatment. The book begins by covering the basic science of OCD and its biological basis and mechanisms. It discusses the treatment for both adults and children with an emphasis on providing information for clinicians to use in their everyday practice. Using the latest information regarding evidence-based treatments, it takes the reader through medication options, including behavioural therapy, support groups and recent developments in surgical treatment. The clinical manifestations of OCD are covered, as well as the differentiation between OCD and other neuropsychiatric disorders with similar presentations. Chapters on spectrum illnesses including body dysmorphic disorder, impulse control disorders such as trichotillomania, and hoarding are also included. This book will appeal to all mental health professionals, from practitioners to researchers, working in the field of compulsive disorders. ... Read more

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Written for clinicians, this book presents in detail the diagnosis, clinical picture, pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and disorders traditionally included in an obsessive-compulsive spectrum. The book draws on the author's extensive experience as well as reviewing the published evidence, including controlled trials, case series, and case reports. Each chapter ends with treatment planning guidelines summarizing appropriate evaluation and treatment strategies. An extended chapter details the use of all medications that have been reported effective for these disorders and the management of common and uncommon drug interactions and side effects. The book's appendices contain useful symptom rating scales, provide access to mental health organizations and to printed and Internet materials for patient education, and list international proprietary names for the drugs discussed. This is an essential resource and practical guide to treatment planning for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, whether they favor pharmacological or cognitive-behavioral approaches. ... Read more

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OCD: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide
A truly outstanding work by a sage clinician and researcher in the field of Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders. The book covers classic OCD, in addition to the related disorders of Tourette's, Hypochondriasis,Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Compulsive buying, Kleptomania,Gambling,and others.This book is a perfect blend of useful clinical tips andacademic background. It will be a useful tool for all clinicians,especiallypsychiatrists and mental health professionals.In addition, itis lucidly written and accessible to sufferers of Obsessive CompulsiveDisorders and their family members.

An excellent guide for clinicians to the treatment of OCD.
In the past ten years the concept of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has changed dramatically from that of a rare and treatment resistant disorder to one of the most prevalent and treatment responsive of allpsychiatric disorders. Along with this has been a rapidly expanding body ofresearch and clinical information. Dr. Koran has pulled together theclinical literature and combined it with his considerable personalexperience as Director of the OCD Clinic at Stanford to produce a muchneeded guide for clinicians. Starting with the approach to the patientthrough diagnostic considerations and treatment (including treatmentrefractory patients and patients with co-morbid disorders), Dr. Koranpresents the management options and strategies and his recommendationswhich are solidly based on clinical data. The book is by no means dry, butis so well written that it reads like Dr. Koran is talking directly to thereader. This guide comes at just the right time and defines the standard ofcare for OCD. ... Read more

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A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the major anxiety disorders including obsessive compulsive disorder, or ocd. Also information on getting help and coping. This booklet is also for family and friends that are looking for further understanding of these disorders.

You will learn in this Booklet:

• describe the symptoms of anxiety disorders,
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• suggest ways to make treatment more effective.
The following anxiety disorders are
discussed in this brochure:
• panic disorder,
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
• social phobia (or social anxiety disorder),
• specific phobias, and
• generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

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obsessive compulsive disorder sufferers or ocd must read this book
obsessive compulsive disorder sufferers or ocd must read this book or miss out. it's cheap, it tells you everything you need to know without having to spend and arm and a leg.Ocd, obsessive compulsive disorder explained.

You Can't Get Any Better Information on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD
This is your best choice if you are looking for the most information and for the best price. This information was taken straight from the U.S. Governmentand their publications.The U.S. government gives you the latest validated and accurate information available.If you are looking for Value and Accurate Information on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, this is it. ... Read more

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How many of us double check that we really have locked the door or switched off the iron? For some people, such mundane everyday worries can become life-ruining obsessions. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects one in fifty people and one of them was Ruth Deane. In this frank and personal account she shares her own experience as an OCD sufferer, from the first innocuous signs of onset to the devastating effect of the condition on her relationships with her family and friends, her self-esteem and her marriage. Ruth Deane takes the reader on a moving, honest and at times light-hearted journey, from washing her hands until they cracked and bled, to hospital admission and eventual management and recovery from OCD. This book offers hope and support to sufferers and an insight into the disorder for family, friends, professionals and all those who want or need to understand OCD and the recovery process. ... Read more

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Treatment for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has dramatically improved with the innovative use of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Drs. McGinn and Sanderson have developed a comprehensive method of treatment that combines psychoeducational and cognitive restructuring with traditional exposure and response prevention techniques. A detailed session-by-session guide is presented to help clinicians assess and treat OCD with this unique blend of therapies. Using a composite case example, the authors demonstrate exactly how to implement various strategies from the initial interview to the conclusion of treatment. ... Read more

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Review of Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This is an excellent book for the practicing clinician.It is highly practical, very thorough, and well written.The organization of the book is most useful.It takes the readers through treatment as it would unfold,providing clear instruction and useful clinical "tips."Theapproached described has been well-established in the treatment outcomeliterature.Anyone who treats OCD, from the novice to the expert, willfind volume valuable. ... Read more

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is currently the subject of considerable research, since recent epidemiological studies have suggested that the condition is more prevalent than was originally believed. This book offers a critical discussion of the most important theories that have been put forward to explain this disorder. The book includes behavioral/learning accounts (and cognitive-behavioral supplements of these), accounts based on Pavlovian personality theories (such as those by Eysenck, Gray, and Claridge), Pierre Janet's account, cybernetic approaches, psychodynamic approaches, Reed's "cognitive-structural" account, and biological approaches. Therapeutic approaches to the disorder are also considered, insofar as they are relevant to these theories. ... Read more