{"product_id":"ocd-for-dummies-isbn-9781119903147","title":"OCD For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManage OCD and live a better life, thanks to this friendly Dummies guide \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. \u003ci\u003eOCD For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers help for you or your loved one when it comes to recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with this common mental and behavioral disorder. Dummies gives you all the information you need on getting your symptoms under control and working toward remission. This edition updates you with the latest research on OCD, new therapeutic treatments, and all the most up-to-date resources to help you along on your OCD journey. You’re not alone—there are millions of people out there who understand what you’re going through, and \u003ci\u003eOCD For\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e does, too. Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder and get the help you need with this book. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover what causes OCD and learn how identify the symptoms and early warning signs \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the latest medications, treatments, and resources available to help manage OCD symptoms \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferentiate between OCD and related disorders so you can get the right help \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp a loved one who suffers from OCD and get tips on how you can be supportive \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you or someone you know has symptoms of OCD or has received a recent diagnosis, this book will gently guide you through building the skills and awareness that will let you live life to its fullest. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Ins and Outs of OCD 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Facing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Understanding What OCD Is All About 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Meeting the Associates and Relatives of OCD 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Blaming the Brain for OCD 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Developing and Living with OCD 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Starting Down the Treatment Path 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Overcoming OCD Obstacles to Change 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Getting Help for OCD 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Overcoming OCD 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Cleaning Up OCD Thinking 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Meta-Mindfulness for OCD 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Tackling OCD Behavior with ERP 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Considering Medications or Brain Stimulation for OCD 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Responding to and Recovering from Relapse 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Targeting Specific Symptoms of OCD 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Sanitizing Risk: Contamination OCD 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Dealing with Doubting and Checking OCD 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Subduing OCD-Driven Shame 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Messing with “Just So” OCD 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Shrinking Superstitious OCD 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Uncovering OCD Accomplices 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Dealing with OCD-Related Impulsive Problems 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Assisting Others with OCD 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Wondering about Children and OCD 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Helping Your Child Conquer OCD 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Helping Family and Friends Cope with OCD 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Quick OCD Tricks 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Steps for After You Get Better 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Dirty Little Secrets about Dirt 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura L. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is a clinical psychologist and former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She has presented workshops and classes to national and international audiences, including the University of New Mexico adult continuing education program (Osher). She wrote \u003ci\u003eAnxiety For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDepression For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompassionate support for all forms of OCD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOCD For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e creates a safe space for you to explore the skills and tools available to manage obsessive-compulsive disorder. You’ll learn about the latest medications and treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Find out how OCD works in the brain, and get ideas for supporting loved ones who might be displaying symptoms. OCD can trick the brain into resisting change, and this guide will help you overcome that resistance and deal with relapse. 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