Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of
obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can manifest itself in many ways:
paralyzing fear of contamination; unmanageable "checking" rituals;
excessive concern with order, symmetry, and counting; and others.
Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder provides Dr. Jonathan
Grayson's revolutionary and compassionate program for finally breaking
the cycle of overwhelming fear and endless rituals, including:
- Self-assessment tests that guide readers in identifying their specific
type of OCD and help track their progress in treatment
- Case studies from Dr. Grayson's revolutionary and profoundly
successful treatment program
- Blueprints for programs tailored to particular manifestations of OCD
- Previously unexplored manifestations of OCD such as obsessive staring,
Relationship OCD (R-OCD), obsessive intolerance of environmental
sounds and chewing sounds
- Therapy scripts to help individuals develop their own therapeutic
voice, to motivate themselves to succeed
- New therapies used in conjunction with exposure techniques
- "Trigger sheets" for identifying and planning for obstacles that arise
in treatment
- Information on building a support group
- And much more
Demystifying the process of OCD assessment and treatment, this
indispensable book helps sufferers make sense of their own compulsions
through frank, unflinching self-evaluation, and provides not only the
knowledge of how to change--but the courage to do it.