OCD For Dummies

Manage OCD and live a better life, thanks to this friendly Dummies guide  People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. You’re not alone—there are millions of people out there who understand what you’re going through, and OCD For Dummies does, too. Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder and get the help you need with this book.  Discover what causes OCD and learn how identify the symptoms and early warning signs  Learn about the latest medications, treatments, and resources available to help manage OCD symptoms  Differentiate between OCD and related disorders so you can get the right help  Help a loved one who suffers from OCD and get tips on how you can be supportive  If you or someone you know has symptoms of OCD or has received a recent diagnosis, this book will gently guide you through building the skills and awareness that will let you live life to its fullest.

Introduction 1 Part 1: The Ins and Outs of OCD 5 Chapter 1: Facing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 7 Chapter 2: Understanding What OCD Is All About 19 Chapter 3: Meeting the Associates and Relatives of OCD 43 Chapter 4: Blaming the Brain for OCD 59 Chapter 5: Developing and Living with OCD 69 Part 2: Starting Down the Treatment Path 85 Chapter 6: Overcoming OCD Obstacles to Change 87 Chapter 7: Getting Help for OCD 105 Part 3: Overcoming OCD 119 Chapter 8: Cleaning Up OCD Thinking 121 Chapter 9: Meta-Mindfulness for OCD 145 Chapter 10: Tackling OCD Behavior with ERP 161 Chapter 11: Considering Medications or Brain Stimulation for OCD 181 Chapter 12: Responding to and Recovering from Relapse 193 Part 4: Targeting Specific Symptoms of OCD 205 Chapter 13: Sanitizing Risk: Contamination OCD 207 Chapter 14: Dealing with Doubting and Checking OCD 219 Chapter 15: Subduing OCD-Driven Shame 235 Chapter 16: Messing with “Just So” OCD 249 Chapter 17: Shrinking Superstitious OCD 261 Chapter 18: Uncovering OCD Accomplices 273 Chapter 19: Dealing with OCD-Related Impulsive Problems 283 Part 5: Assisting Others with OCD 295 Chapter 20: Wondering about Children and OCD 297 Chapter 21: Helping Your Child Conquer OCD 307 Chapter 22: Helping Family and Friends Cope with OCD 319 Part 6: The Part of Tens 329 Chapter 23: Ten Quick OCD Tricks 331 Chapter 24: Ten Steps for After You Get Better 337 Chapter 25: Ten Dirty Little Secrets about Dirt 343 Index 347