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
Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCDThe most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsionsNew charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easierQuestionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptomsExpert guidance for finding the best professional helpThe latest information about medications prescribed for OCD This audiobook is expertly read by Erin Grassie, with audio production by Logan Nyman. It was published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Edna B. Foa, PhD, is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. The treatment program she has developed for PTSD sufferers has received the highest evidence for its efficacy and has been widely disseminated in the US and around the world.