Coping With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Download or read book Coping with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder written by Jan Van Niekerk and published by ONEWorld Publications. This book was released on 2009-04-16 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental health problems. It leaves sufferers plagued by recurring, unwanted thoughts and compulsive patterns of behaviour, disrupting their everyday activities and preventing them from living their lives to the full. In this groundbreaking work, clinical psychologist Jan van Niekerk provideseasy-to-follow strategies for breaking free from obsessive thoughts, anxieties, and rituals. This comprehensive and helpful guide: o Offers the most up-to-date techniques from cognitive-behavioural therapy o Provides effective strategies for overcoming obsessional fears and reducing compulsive behaviours and ritualistic thinking o Helps you deal with low mood and low motivation o Shows you the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle and practicing regular relaxation With step-by-step support, sufferers of OCD will find a wealth of practical advice and encouragement to help them to understand their obsessions better, reduce distress, face their fears, and overcome compulsions, and so reclaim control of their lives.