Break Free from OCD Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with CBT 2011@Paperback

by Fiona Challacombe

Are you plagued by obsessive thoughts, rituals or routines? Would you like to regain control over your behaviour and cast your fears aside?Whether you are compelled to wash your hands more and more thoroughly or feel the need to keep checking that you've turned off appliances, obsessive worries can be a drain on daily life. However, you don't need to suffer any more. This practical guide, written by three leading cognitive behavioural therapy experts, enables you to make sense of your symptoms, and gives a simple plan to help you conquer detailed information on the many different manifestations of OCD; the differences between normal and obsessive worries; clear information on treating your individual problem; real-life case studies and examples; and advice and support for friends and family of OCD sufferers.Whether your condition is mild or severe, this definitive resource will help you reclaim your life and keep OCD away for good.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Self Help, Mental Health, Medicine, Counselling

Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

Reviews

[Prince Rokaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really Great book... Generally people think OCD is all about Physical Behavior (Washing, counting, checking) and Neglect another Form of OCD...PURE O OCD

This book Explained in detail on (PURE O) Rumination OCD ... it's really Helpful.

[Laura Kendrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm giving #BreakFreeFromOCD 🤯😖🧠🥰 ( 4 stars/related emojis) out of 5.
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I can't remember where I heard about this book. I think it was from an official OCD website or maybe (as I'm prone to do) I just searched the term on #borrowbox (my library app) and found it on there. Whatever way I found it I'm glad I did.
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I suffer from OCD, my rituals are mostly mental so I don't have a lot of the physical things that people mostly associate with OCD (that stereotype of cleanliness or orderliness). I'm very self-aware and I've done a lot of reading around mental health, some of it good, some of it absolute bullshit. I'm wary about reading books like this because sometimes they're not written by professionals, or people with actual doctorates and knowledge and experience treating OCD. Sometimes well meaning people think that eating good, exercising and sticking on a mindfulness app will cure all mental ills. At that point I switch off, if it was that easy I'd already be doing that thank you very much. I can assure you nobody wants intrusive thoughts that are flashes of dead loved ones or the random thought you might have killed someone in the night and just not remembering doing it.
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This book does none of that. This book is written by people who know their shit and I highly recommend this book to anyone who suffers with OCD or is interested in OCD or wants to understand what someone they love is going through. Some of what's in this book I already knew from my time at CBT but some of it gave me that lightbulb moment of 😮 oooh yeaaaahhh, to explain some of my behaviours. It also made me feel a little less... mad.
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On top of all that it's also given me a better understanding about what some of the people I know (who might not even have OCD/know they have it or have just not told anyone they have it) are going through and how I can help them.
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The book has given me a clearer, better and deeper understanding of how OCD works and more importantly how to challenge it. It's well written, not preachy and even just reading out of interest might provide help to people who didn't know they needed it.
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[Jay Spackman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty helpful if you're suffering from OCD.

[Brooke Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helped to change my way of thinking about OCD.

[Poppy :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I owe this book a lot 🫰 soooo helpful and I think is an absolutely compulsory read for anyone with OCD. and this is coming from someone who struggles to read non fiction

[Rachael Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

Another good book about OCD with some useful CBT exercises in it. Some of the examples in it may be a bit out of date but tbh I don't think people should focus on this because it gives a good analysis of the problem and how to tackle it with exposure and response prevention. One thing I didn't like is that it had lots of stuff about how awful someone's life with OCD could get on their friends and family, which could paradoxically have the effect of making the person's OCD worse out of guilt. However, overall it is a useful read and I understand why they included this, trying to see the 'advantages' of following compulsions as opposed to not doing so. I would like to read another edition of the same book as I understand from some podcasts I've listened to with Paul Salkovkis that he may have altered some aspects of his approach slightly.

[Joe Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful

[Alice Nuttall · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic and very useful resource for people with OCD.

[Anca · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really helped me realise that I suffer from OCD and understand it better

[Theodora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains vast knowledge on the disorder and is readable and easily accesible by the sufferer and loved ones alike. It took me months to find, process and accept that information for free while searching the Web. This is invaluable, especially when you are on a waiting list for CBT and ERP therapy.

[Mrs Sarah Bezant · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a parent of a teenager with OCD and intrusive thoughts. The book is very detailed and includes an inventory of possible behaviours, which was useful. It explains a lot about the conditions and self help as well as professional help. My son doesn't want to read it himself, which is fine. I was able to read and now understand the illness better and have ways I can help.

[Cassidy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful and informative introduction for managing OCD, it provides a good overview for most forms as well as signposting for further help through CBT. Also good for family and friends to get a brief overview and more information if telling them yourself feels too daunting.

[David Claridad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the a definitive self-book for those living with OCD. While some books glean, this picks apart specific types of OCD and how to challenge the intrusive thoughts.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of the first ocd books I have read that actually makes sense !

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

68.4% Could do with less repetition and more template so you can put in your own OCD requirements piece by piece or links to to website spreadsheets example and assistance.

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful if you’re supporting somebody with OCD. It explains the mechanics of OCD well and suggests methods by which sufferers can start to get better.

[Rachel Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Instrumental in my recovery journey

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only go to self help guide for ocd in my opinion as a Cbt therapist.

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[Pedro Martins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book to learn everything about OCD, breaking the stigma that OCD is only based on behaviour compulsions. I also use it as an “OCD bible” when I’m struggling with a crisis. More than a book, it’s a tool!

[Nadezhda]

i think is very good

[Heba · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book that unfortunately didn't address my case.

[Jenna Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

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