Compassionate support for all forms of OCD

OCD For Dummies 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. With proper support, and this book, you can live a full life with OCD.

Inside…

• OCD clearly explained
• Contamination, doubting, checking, and other OCD types
• Risk factors and triggers
• Brain stimulation treatment
• CBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based therapies
• Supporting children with OCD

Manage OCD and live a better life, thanks to this friendly Dummies guide

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) need skills and tools to manage their symptoms. OCD For Dummies 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 OCD For Dummies does, too. Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder and get the help you need with this book.

• Discover what causes OCD and learn how identify the symptoms and early warning signs
• Learn about the latest medications, treatments, and resources available to help manage OCD symptoms
• Differentiate between OCD and related disorders so you can get the right help
• Help a loved one who suffers from OCD and get tips on how you can be supportive

If 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.