Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques

David Veale, Rob Willson

ISBN 10: 1849010722 / ISBN 13: 9781849010726

Published by Little, Brown Book Group, 2009

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A Books on Prescription Title.Break free from unhelpful rituals and take control of your lifeAre you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away? Perhaps you feel the need to wash your hands frequently, hoard things or repeatedly check that all appliances have been turned off before leaving home? These are common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (or OCD), a condition that causes distress to hundreds of thousands of people.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been clinically proven to significantly reduce symptoms of OCD. Learn how to break free from the destructive cycle of obsessive behaviour and regain control of your life.Shows you how to reduce the distress caused by disturbing thoughts, images and urgesReduces and gradually helps you overcome compulsionsOffers advice on how partners, relatives and friends can help.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849010722
• ISBN 13: 9781849010726
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Books on Prescription Title.

Break free from unhelpful rituals and take control of your life

Are you plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won''t go away? Perhaps you feel the need to wash your hands frequently, hoard things or repeatedly check that all appliances have been turned off before leaving home? These are common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (or OCD), a condition that causes distress to hundreds of thousands of people.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been clinically proven to significantly reduce symptoms of OCD. Learn how to break free from the destructive cycle of obsessive behaviour and regain control of your life.

Shows you how to reduce the distress caused by disturbing thoughts, images and urges

Reduces and gradually helps you overcome compulsions

Offers advice on how partners, relatives and friends can help.

About the Author

Dr. David Veale is a consultant psychiatrist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the Priory Hospital, North London. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London. Rob Willson is a cognitive behavioral therapist in private practice. He also works as a tutor at Goldsmiths College, University of London.