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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 OCD.

Includes: 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.

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My number one recommendation OCD self-help book. ― Ashley Fulwood, Chief Exec of OCD-UK

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Dr Fiona Challacombe is a research fellow and clinical psychologist working at Kings College London and the Maudsley Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma. She is part of a national specialist service treating individuals with severe and complex OCD. Her research focuses on the impact of OCD on parenting and families, and investigating the delivery and refinement of CBT for parents with OCD.

Dr Victoria Bream Oldfield is a Clinical Psychologist working at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma, Maudsley Hospital, London. She studied experimental psychology at the University of Oxford, clinical psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, and trained in CBT at the University of Oxford. Her research interests are in the phenomenology and treatment of OCD.

Professor Paul Salkovskis is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Applied Science and Programme Director of the forthcoming doctorate programme in clinical psychology at the University of Bath. He is editor of the scientific journal Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He has published over 250 scientific papers and recently received the Aaron T Beck award for contributions to cognitive therapy.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vermilion (1 Sept. 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780091939694
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.29 x 21.59 cm
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Customers find the book helpful and practical for understanding OCD. They describe it as a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide that makes sense and provides a realistic perspective on the condition. The book contains key principles and challenges preconceived ideas about OCD.

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Customers find the book helpful in understanding OCD and how to overcome it. They say it provides useful information and practical advice for managing it. The book offers simple practice ideas on how best to tackle intrusive thoughts. Overall, readers consider it a good guide for overcoming such problems.

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Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They say it explains things clearly and in a straightforward way for both therapists and patients. The book is well-structured and written in plain English, making it reassuring and positive.

"...Throughout the book the authors write in a gentle, kind, supportive and most importantly, a positive manner, which like any good therapist helps us..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's perspective. They find it provides good insight into their condition and offers a realistic view. The book contains core principles that help them reduce compulsions and manage the condition.

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  • Lea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, so helpful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2025
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    As someone who has struggled with OCD since childhood and has tried many different types of therapy and self help, I can honestly say this is the most helpful resource I have come across. I was recommended this by the NHS books on prescription and it was so good I had to buy a copy. I now have a much better understanding of OCD and how it affects me which has helped me to be less fearful of my thoughts. It also has great advice on how to reduce compulsions and manage the condition. This book is absolutely invaluable and it will be my go to book whenever needed I would recommend this to anyone struggling with ocd or anyone who wants to gain more understanding of the condition.
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  • Ashley Fulwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best self-help book for OCD I have ever read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2011
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    Before I start this review, I should point out for reasons of clarity that I am the Chief Executive of the national charity OCD-UK, but more than that, I am someone with OCD myself. So when reading the book, I read it from a personal perspective, as someone with OCD.

    The press release for the book describes this as a practical guide written by three leading Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) experts which enables you to make sense of your symptoms, and gives a clear plan to help you conquer OCD. The book does not fail to offer just that!

    If you believe that Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is primarily a psychological illness and that Cognitive Behavioural Treatment (CBT) holds the key to restoring good health then this is the book for you.

    Unlike most other OCD books, this book spends a significant amount of time discussing the cognitive aspect of CBT, and helping the reader to understand the mechanisms which drive our obsessive thinking. By doing this, the behavioural exercises which are required to help us overcome this insidious illness make all the more sense, that is what marks this book out from others.

    Throughout the book the authors write in a gentle, kind, supportive and most importantly, a positive manner, which like any good therapist helps us relax and feel at ease with the authors and what they write.

    It's written in such an easy to understand style, that is neither too simplistic nor too scientific, which means that this book will be helpful for anyone affected by OCD, from late teens, through to older people, it is written in a style that will benefit people of all ages.

    I would also go as far as suggesting that every therapist involved in treating people with OCD must read this book, because if the therapists treating us with OCD understand the principles written in this book, then ultimately, we as sufferers, will benefit from their increased understanding of the illness.
    The books back cover promotion correctly says that whether your condition is mild or severe, this definitive resource will help you reclaim your life and keep OCD away for good. I certainly would agree with that, it's one of the best OCD self-help guides focusing on CBT I have read for many years.

    Perhaps one criticism is that it does not really offer any extended advice for those whose OCD is severe and entrenched, when OCD is so severe it is hard to see the wood for the trees, where the power of the OCD becomes all-consuming and taking that first step seems impossible. In such circumstances self-help materials like this book will perhaps not be enough to break the shackles of OCD anyway and professional help and guidance will be needed, but, this book still remains a must read because it contains the core principles which ultimately will help them unlock the door to a life free of OCD. It also contains lots of helpful and practical information to help people access professional support, both through the NHS and privately.

    Throughout the book it uses four primary case studies to help illustrate the theories being discussed, those are:
    * Checking
    * Contamination
    * Rumination (Pure-O)
    * Religious Blasphemous OCD (scrupulosity)

    Each case study will demonstrate that the cognitive principles in challenging our OCD thought processes are primarily the same, regardless of the form of OCD, so this book really is suitable for anyone, with any form of OCD. This also illustrates that importance of the cognitive aspect of treating OCD, which is often overlooked for the behavioural part (ERP).

    The book does not just confine itself to those four categories of OCD, it also discusses those who think they may have compulsions but no obsessions, and vice-versa, those with obsessions but not compulsions. It also offers informative information for Family, friends and carers (FFC), including practical advice for FFC to help you approach the subject of OCD with a sufferer that will not accept they have OCD.

    The book also contains helpful worksheets which are designed to get you thinking more closely about how your OCD impacts on your life, and from my own experience this is actually a fantastic thought provoking exercise to get you understanding your own OCD in ways you had not previously realised, It can be an emotional exercise, but incredibly valuable non-the-less.

    Similarly the goal setting exercise to set short term, medium term and long term goals is a positive exercise which is equally invaluable during therapy, and allows you to guide yourself during the therapeutic process.

    To summarise, I would highly recommend this book to anyone showing mild symptoms through to those struggling and suffering with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, including family members. This book allows you to make sense of your OCD in ways which allows you to see what's going on, and understand how our obsessional worries that keep us locked in a life of OCD can be changed, allowing us to Break free from OCD.
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  • Robert Ertle
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great entry into this difficult subject
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2021
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    My teenage son is suffering very badly with OCD. This book gave me a great entry and understanding of what he is going and how to offer him some help.
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  • Alex B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars a step by step guide to help you.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2024
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    This book changed my life. I still struggle with OCD and go through bad episodes but it allowed me to understand what was happening and gave simple practice ideas on how best to tackle it.

    It’s not a magic pill to your problems but it’s a very good start.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2024
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    From the brink of suicide to hopeful. Truly worth a read
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  • SMW77
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for anyone suffering with OCD
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2022
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    I was recently diagnosed with OCD and this book was a revelation! Not only is it clear and articulate, it's also compassionate and understanding. It breaks down the condition itself and the way we think, but also provides practical advice for managing it - there are helpful examples and exercises throughout! I'm still on my journey to recovery but this book helped get me on the path - highly recommended for sufferers or family members of sufferers.
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  • K.S.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Two books sent in poor condition
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2023
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    I ordered this book, but the corners arrived crumpled, I then returned to get another book and again, the same thing. I have decided to keep one, but when you pay full price for a book you expect a book in good condition.
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  • Emma
    5.0 out of 5 stars The most helpful resource for OCD I’ve come across
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2024
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    The single most helpful resource I have ever come across for OCD.

    My background: I’ve had severe OCD for nearly 10 years now, and have tried multiple courses of therapy over this time, including specific CBT for OCD.

    Nothing has come close to this book in terms of helpfulness, and I genuinely feel like I’m beginning to turn a corner with my problem. I will be returning to this very often in future and I think this might finally be the key to recovery.
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  • Stefan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and helpful book
    Reviewed in Italy on 20 October 2022
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    Big thanks to the authors, the book is very good and a big help when you are in dark place because of OCD. Im very glad I bought it. In my experience, it is one of the best self help books for persons suffering from OCD.
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  • MOHJEET SINGH
    5.0 out of 5 stars True Insights provided
    Reviewed in India on 24 April 2021
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    This book I found very useful as a source of knowledge and a way to heal OCD sufferers and help supporters.
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  • takao
    5.0 out of 5 stars psy book
    Reviewed in France on 5 March 2020
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  • Ocd fire tested
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, equal emphasis on the cognitive aspect of OCD treatment,MUST READ
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 May 2015
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    This book should be a must read for every Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in training,and obviously is a must have for ANY OCD sufferer. I thought I would check it out because of one of the authors, Dr. Paul Salkovskis of the UK, is referenced in most OCD books out there and is a pioneer in the treatment of intrusive thoughts and OCD. Thank god I did.

    Somewhere along the long way, the American style of treating OCD has been completely over run with an almost obsessive focus on habituation and has lost sight of the human condition. To the point that the cognitive facet of cognitive behavioral therapy has been discounted,minimized, and deluded to the extent of it becoming basically just another form of habituation. in other words, on this side of the pond, the "authorities" on OCD will haphazardly point out the cognitive model in treating OCD, but will undermine it at every turn and spout out sayings like "habituation is the only option" The Beckian style of identifying and changing your reactions to hot cognitions, which fuel OCD, takes a back seat, and even worse is discouraged against. This basically ignores how anxiety and the mind work,

    This book brings you back to the real world and makes it abundantly clear that we as people are completely capable of responding or not responding to any thought that pops into our minds, as we see fit, no matter how compelling or scary the content is. You will learn that is ok to ignore these thoughts, yes I said ignore, no dancing around it. I mention this, because this choice needs to be made clear to sufferers who have been inundated with all kinds of theories at this point, most of which directly contradict themselves when in the heat of battle. And besides, that's how the mind works, you either attend to a thought or you don't, you either make it important or you don't, anything beyond that only brings more undue attention to the faulty process and grants it even higher priority processing status. The authors obviously have a thorough understanding and compassion for all forms of OCD and not just classic washers and checkers. This is without a doubt the best explanation of how OCD manifests itself, how it is maintained. and how it is treated.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and very usefull
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 February 2019
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    Really helpful for understanding OCD. Book motivates you gently yet firmly to change your reactions on thoughts and feelings and to recover.
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