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

by Cheryl Carmin

A complex illness that is often difficult to identify, OCD affects approximately 6 million to 9 million Americans. In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified, clinical psychologist and OCD specialist Cheryl Carmin offers an enlightening and useful guide for anyone with OCD, their families, and friends. In clear and compassionate language, Dr. Carmin helps those who suffer from the illness understand the true nature of OCD, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and the benefits of treatment through cognitive behavior therapy and/or medication. With insight and anecdotes from an OCD patient-advocate, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified makes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this condition, helping readers decide if it's time to seek treatment and providing those with this anxiety disorder the information they need to better manage their lives.

Genres: Psychology

311 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.