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Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Paperback)

by David Veale (Author), Rob Willson (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Robinson Publishing (24 Feb 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1841199362
ISBN-13: 978-1841199368
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 107,308 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is... more effective as a treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder than medication. Most people who go through CBT will get a significant benefit in reduction of symptoms.' Dr James Claiborn, US Obsessive Compulsive Foundation"

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the fourth most common mental health problem in the West. Sufferers are plagued by a recurring thought or idea that just won't go away (the obsession) and are then crippled by a form of behaviour (the compulsion) to try to cope with their fear. For example people may fear being contaminated and so endlessly wash their hands, or they may fear disaster will strike at home and need to check the gas is turned off a hundred times before they are able to leave the house. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been clinically proven to reduce the symptoms of OCD significantly for the majority of sufferers and in this book therapists Dr David Veale and Rob Willson provide a self-help approach to overcoming the condition. This accessible guide explains how readers can reduce the distress of intrusive thoughts, face fears and avoided situations, and overcome compulsions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very important book - it should be advertised on buses!!, 28 Jun 2006

By	Paul (Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

I manage OCD and (10 years ago now) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) changed my life. It seems hard to believe that in 2006 when many therapists aren't trained in CBT (and sufferers don't know what they need) that the latest, most up to date CBT methods are available in a user friendly book that you can have at your side. I've read a few OCD books and this one stands out as being something quite special. When OCD affects 3 or 5% (or whatever it is) of us, it seems crazy that so few will know that such Good News is so near at hand. This should be advertised on buses!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fingers Up For Me!, 23 Jan 2008

By	H. Memish "OCD-TODAY" (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I spent the most secretive time of my life, the years 1986-2005 hiding away from what is now known to be a common disorder. I suffered intensively from OCD and I was diagnosed with depression and OCD in November 2005. For almost two decades suffering in silence I'm now on the road to recovery and enjoying life to the full.

I have read many OCD books over the years and I can honestly say that there have been a very few good ones out there but when I was presented with this book called "Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" I thought to myself it's just another one of these zillion self-help books but I was wrong. It held a thought of interest and captured a self belief , focusing on what I want and working out ways to make it happen and this grew every time when turning of the pages, I formed a personal connection with the true life stories in this book. All I can say, finally I have found a book I can relate to and now I can frankly say 'SPOT ON!' this book is the ultimate approach to self-help using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. This book is ideal for teenagers as well as adults, my 14 year old niece had no difficulty reading and understanding this book. The book is well presented in-depth and is broken down into chapters and sections, any book written in Layman's terms is a win-win for me. The book incorporate NO bad philosophy and I would say is a yes-yes for young people as well as adults.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on The subject, 31 Jan 2007

By	Simon Adams (Staines, Surrey England) - See all my reviews

Written and created by the two leading authorities on ocd and bdd. Simply a must for all with these difficulties. Exceptional how they look "outside the box" for effective reasoning and cure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If knowledge is power, this book makes me feel very powerful!
I spent 3 months in the clinic that David Veale now manages and found this book on one of the shelves, so thought it would be worth a read. I'm glad I did! Read more

Published 20 days ago by David Cupit

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
This book is fantastic. I am so glad that I read it. It helps people with OCD to understand the nature of OCD so clearly. It is so reassuring and inspiring. Read more

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Published 24 months ago by R. MACKENZIE

5.0 out of 5 stars For therapists and clients
This book is part of a very useful series published by Robinson, each of which looks at applying CBT to a particular area of Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem,... Read more

Published on 30 Oct 2007 by Eoin Stephens

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably very good but didn't quite suit me
Hi I just wanted to jump on to say that I didn't really find that this book was really for me but don't let that put you off because I think it all depends on finding something... Read more

Published on 17 Jun 2007 by longstandingocdsufferer

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life
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