I think this book is great for those who would like a better understanding of how OCD works or those who don’t have access to professional help. I'm very self-aware and I've done a lot of reading around mental health, some of it good, some of it absolute bullshit. 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.

Whether a condition is mild or severe, this definitive resource will help the sufferer reclaim his or her life and keep OCD away for good. After each chapter there is a chance to review what worked or did not work, and you can either continue working on that OCD task or set your next challenge. This is an excellent self-help book for young people who are suffering from OCD and their families and/or carers but it is also an invaluable resource for clinicians, teachers and other professionals who may be working with children with these difficulties. Whether one is compelled to clean more and more thoroughly, is plagued by "bad" thoughts, or feels the need to keep checking if they've turned off appliances, obsessive worries can become a drain on daily life--but this guide offers hope for sufferers. To get a score that will indicate how much the compulsions are interfering in your life, simply add up the numbers that you have circled for each of these questions.Very happy with the way things are going so far and also pleased with how smoothly it was set up and assessed as to what I was after and a service that fitted around my work and life balance. 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. However, the book is divided into many sections of different types of OCD problems, so not every section will likely be applicable.

Whether a condition is mild or severe, this definitive resource will help the sufferer reclaim his or her life and keep OCD away for good. It offers information on treatment options like neurosurgery and new medications and a new chapter on day-to-day coping strategies for people with OCD. The Anxiety UK team is very professional and helpful and I was actually recommended by a friend who also had a positive experience with their CBT. New information on relapse prevention, OCD in children, and family involvement in OCD round out this important book.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. 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.

On top of all that it's also given me a better understanding about what some of the people I know (who might not even have OCD/know they have it or have just not told anyone they have it) are going through and how I can help them. If you know someone with OCD but don’t understand their mindset or how to help them, then this is also the book for you! Worksheets are included to help parents translate the book's suggestions into action, and the book's compassionate and personable tone will make it a welcoming resource for any concerned parent. Including real life case studies and examples, this definitive resource will help you reclaim your life and keep OCD away for good. I could also visualise how helpful this will be for my families and give them the language to increase their confidence.This questionnaire will provide you with a rough idea of how much the obsessions and compulsions are interfering in your life. After each task they also scheduled a time to sit down and review the tasks, and a time to schedule in something that Chloe could look forward to doing to encourage her to want to continue facing her worries.