Breaking Free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young People and Their Families

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I’m extraordinarily grateful for the help and support during a challenging time, both to the Anxiety UK and my Professional Institute, The Chartered Institute of Building and their respected benevolent fund. It is written in a very approachable, non-threatening tone without being patronising or over-simplified.

Now that I have a better understanding of how it works, I was able to explain the disease to my family, who of course were still adamant that “it’s all in my head”. This section will be updated with lots of information, advice and features to help families understand and cope better with their loved one’s OCD. 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. Using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, which is the proven method for helping those with OCD, it offers teenagers a structured plan of treatment which can be read alone, or with a parent, counsellor or mental health worker. A lovely bunch of people, very empathetic and willing to share their experiences as well as their own coping mechanisms.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.

A really helpful guide for everyone with OCD, or for anxiety sufferers like myself who often find themselves exhibiting OCD symptoms. It may help to talk this section through with the person helping you so that you can plan each task until you become more confident in your ability to tackle your OCD successfully on your own.Some of what's in this book I already knew from my time at CBT but some of it gave me that lightbulb moment of 😮 oooh yeaaaahhh, to explain some of my behaviours. An extensive and practical guide to overcoming OCD through CBT We all occasionally worry that we might have left the gas on or the window open, not washed our hands thoroughly or forgotten to lock the front door. Thus, instead of deliberately offending God, the person could repeatedly expose oneself to thoughts such as 'I am mad' 'I am going to hell' etc (depending on what bothers them the most about the initial intrusive though). They are relieved when they see their kids being less dependent on them and more successful at getting through difficult bouts of anxiety.

They might be a guardian, carer or counsellor, or another important adult who knows you well and can support you in making changes even when you feel unsure or frightened. It offers detailed information on the many different manifestations of OCD, including rumination OCD; explains the differences between normal and obsessive worries; provides clear step-by-step information on treating one’s individual problem; discusses real-life case studies and examples; and gives advice and support for friends and family of OCD sufferers. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.It's well written, not preachy and even just reading out of interest might provide help to people who didn't know they needed it. I'm about a third the way through a 16-week program and the benefits and rewards are already coming through. 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. OCD is one of the most common mental health conditions and is thought to affect 2-3% of the UK population at a clinical level, while many more may experience some symptoms which interfere with their life.