OCD For Dummies

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