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Rena32
Member

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on any good self help books to read about OCD. I have one I have been reading that is very good, but I would like to have one that is more like a self-help guide.

Sun Jan 24 2010 7:23:20 #
Truddles
Member

Hi Rena,

How are you today?

It's difficult to recommend self help books as what will help one person will not necessarily help another.

But a couple that have been recommended several times are:

Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by David Veale and Rob Willson
CBT for Dummies I don't know the author of this one, but it is in most book shops.

What book have you read as it might help some one else?

Hope this helps.

Trudy

Sun Jan 24 2010 11:01:23 #
Amz
Member

:idea:The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Paperback)
by Cherry Pedrick (Author), Bruce Hyman (Author)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCD-Workbook-Breaking-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder/dp/1572244224

I am currently using this one and think it is really good. It is a step by step guide so no guess work and it is all set out in a really easy to understalnd way.

Let me know how you go on,

Amy

Wed Feb 24 2010 16:39:36 #
Rena32
Member

Hi Amy, Thanks, That sounds like a good book. I saw it online before, but wasn't sure if it was any good, but since you have given me a good review on it, I will be ordering it very soon. Thanks!!

Thu Feb 25 2010 4:57:43 #
swan
Member

Hi,
I have the same book as amy and would recomend it. And the david veale book. You need a book which specialises in ocd as cbt for depression is different from cbt for ocd.
Teresa

Thu Feb 25 2010 7:20:52 #
Moocher
Member

I've started a thread about Brain Lock, so watch that topic and perhaps some people will throw up some more suggestions on which books they found helpful. I haven't read any of David Veale's books yet but he seems like a decent chap and very hard-working. Just a shame that he's SO expensive.

Tue Mar 2 2010 17:34:28 #
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Hi

Well, as I make my way through my huge pile of books I will add some comments.
I still absolutely love 'CBT for Dummies.' I think that by looking at all the reasons for having CBT it takes the stigma away from OCD. I truly wish I had read it before I had my first CBT session - years and years ago. It really helps you to get the best from your treatment. It also makes clear the importance of making plans for your future and finding physical and mental activities which you can carry out at each stage of your treatment.

I also love: Helen Kennerley's 'Overcoming Anxiety.' This is easy to read and has a lot of statements from sufferers which are easy to identify with. By making clear the physical symptons produced by anxiety and panic it helps remove some of the fears I have had about possible physical illnesses. It has useful suggestions about how to overcome problems with tension and sleeping.

'Understanding Obsessions and Compulsions,' by Dr Frank Tallis has been of interest to me because I probably do have Obsessive, Compulsive Personality disorder as well as OCD. It has a useful grading system which you can use for tackling your fears one-by-one rather than by flooding. It also covers a wide variety of OCD sub-types including obsessional slowness, symmetry and hoarding.

I hope this is of help. I do think that self-help books are of extreme importance for tackling OCD whether or not you need professional help.

Anne

Wed Mar 10 2010 18:34:11 #
Blueskies
Member

CBT for dummies is my absolute fav!!! I have learnt more with that book than actually working with past therapists :roll:.

Wed Mar 10 2010 23:26:33 #
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Hi there. I was suggested "STOP OBSESSING" by Edna Foa when I was first diagnosed with OCD at age 14. She is really big over here in the states, one of the leading researchers in the field.

Thu Mar 11 2010 1:52:51 #
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Hi,Niki Ann I have that. It is next on my list to read. Have you read it?

Hi Pam would you let me have a review on 'CBT for Dummies' (by PM) as to why you like it? I have not had any bad comments about it so far.

Hi all, does anyone want to give me a review on the Veale or Pedrick book. I have both but my opinions are not enough. It is a matter or to what extent they are helpful in overcoming your OCD.

Thu Mar 11 2010 9:57:11 #