Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Living With OCD

by Cheryl Carmin

An enlightening and useful guide for everyone living with and seeking to understand OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder, an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts and rituals, affects approximately 6 to 9 million Americans. A complex illness that is largely misunderstood by the public, it often goes untreated or misdiagnosed. With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified, OCD expert and clinical psychologist Cheryl Carmin explains the true nature of OCD, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and the best ways to cope with it. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified dispels the mystery surrounding this condition, helping readers decide if it's time to seek treatment and providing those with the disorder needed information to better manage their lives. In clear, user-friendly language, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified offers critical information such as: Getting an accurate diagnosis; The most effective treatments and what to expect from them; Medication - myths and realities; Guidelines for family and friends of OCD sufferers; Issues particular to children and adolescents; Related disorders and the Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum; A step-by-step self-help approach for those suffering from OCD....''In short, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Demystified is a must read for anyone living with OCD, or living with someone suffering from this problem.'' - Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, ABPP, Director, Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Genres: Psychology

466 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2009

Reviews

[Francisco Mc · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a great book, with a lot of material to offer for OCD sufferers. I think the chapters for family are a bit lacking, but other than that, I'd recommend this book thoroughly.

[Rachel Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This books is better for mental health practitioners and the loved ones of people with OCD or OCD like symptoms than it for people who have or may have OCD.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book I read when I finally started admitting to myself that I had a problem that was getting worse and worse. It explained OCD thoroughly and clearly, and it answered all of my questions. It was my first step on the path to CBT and self acceptance.

[Miranda Vazquez · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource for both OCD sufferers and the people that love them. I like that it focused on obsessions as well as compulsions, since most books tend to focus the majority of the time on compulsions and ERP.

[Bridgett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Went over OCD in great detail, though I was already familiar with most of the information.