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Self Help Books

In addition to professional help, self-help groups, books, leaflets and the internet are useful ways of coping with OCD, BDD and Trichotillomania.

The more you know about OCD, the better equipped you will be to deal with it. This list contains books recommended by healthcare professionals and members of OCD Action.

 

The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing


By Judith Rappaport
Harper Collins, UK (1990)

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Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour


By Jeffrey M. Schwartz
Harper Collins, UK (1997)

Outlines a four step Cognitive Behavioural therapy program.

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Read a sufferers independent review of this book.

Getting Control: Overcoming your Obsessions and Compulsions

By Lee Baer
Plume, US (2000)

Self assessment, step by step Cognitive Behavioural therapy and medication.

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How to stop Worrying


By Frank Tallis
Sheldon Press, UK (1992)

Deals with Obsessional Ruminations

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The Imp of the Mind


By Lee Baer
Plume, UK (2002)

The Imp of the Mind is very good for ruminations and pure obsessions.

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Living with Fear


By Isaac Marks
McGraw-Hill, UK (2001
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Self assessment, self help for OCD and other anxieties and phobias.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By Fred Penzel
Oxford University Press, US (2000)

 

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Facts

By Padmal de Silva and Stanley Rachman
Oxford University Press, UK (1998)

For sufferers and family members.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Practical, tried-and-tested strategies to overcome OCD


By Frederick Toates
Class Publishing, UK (2002
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Psychologist relates his own experience of OCD and successful step by step quest for cure.

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OCD: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies

By Gail Steketee and Teresa Pigott
Compact Clinicals, US (1999)

Walks the patient and clinician through OCD behavioural and medical treatment.

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The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from OCD


By Bruce M. Hyman and Cherry Pedrick.

New Harbinger Publications, US, (1999)

An intensive, self directed program.

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Over and Over Again. Understanding OCD


By Fugen Neziroglu and Jose Yaryura
Jossey-Bass, US (1997)

Scientific background with supportive case histories and practical suggestions.

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Stop Obsessing


By Edna Foa and Reid Wilson
Bantam Books, US (2001)

Practical self help guide for Obsessions.

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Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals


By Ian Osborn
Delacorte Press (1999)

A doctor who has himself experienced OCD offers guidance, analyzing its nature, explaining research and examining therapies used for it.

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Understanding Obsessions and Compulsions: A Self-Help Manual


By Frank Tallis
Sheldon Press, UK (1990)

Comprehensive guide to self help explains the principles of anxiety reduction.

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When Once is not Enough.

By Gail Steketee and Kerrin White
New Harbinger Publications, US (1990)

Self help to stop compulsions. Information on integrating medication into Behaviour therapy.

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Why Does Everything Have to Be Perfect?: Understanding OCD


By Lynn Schackman and Shelagh Ryan
Dell Publishing (1999)

 

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This would involve regularly checking messages posted and moderating material that is deemed abusive or inappropriate to protect our users. The forums provide a valuable source of information and support to sufferers and carers. If you feel that you would like to help or would like to discuss the role further please contact the OCD Action office.

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Relaxation, physical exercise, regular sleep patterns and eating a balanced diet are all important factors in not only a healthy lifestyle but also in ensuring you have a better chance of recovering from OCD.



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