Free Yourself From Ocd E-Book

Alan Smith

• Herausgeber: Alan Smith
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

OCD manifests in many forms, but the only solution for treatment is to take action. Applying proven therapeutic strategies to actionable exercises, The Complete OCD Workbook arms you with the tools you need to fight obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and take your life back from OCD.

Designed for various types of OCD, from Pure (thoughts only) to compulsive behaviors, this workbook combines CBT, ERP, and mindfulness strategies into a step-by-step method for confronting intrusive thoughts and behaviors.

Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...

• An OCD overview
• Causes of OCD
• Signs and symptoms of OCD
• Techniques to manage OCD on your own
• Techniques to manage OCD with the help of others
• How to help others with OCD

You will learn about exposure exercises and strategies to accept your emotions and perform activities which will help you to overcome your compulsions and avoidance behaviors.

This workbook shows that fears, worry and nervousness are a part of life, it will give you the skills to choose how to respond to your obsessions and move towards the stuff that you really care about. Making applying ACT and CBT skills fun, it encourages you to face your fears and live life to the fullest.

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Free Yourself From Ocd

Finding Healing and Hope in the Midst of Anxiety (A Step-by-step Guide to Free Yourself From Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors)

Alan Smith

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Table Of Content

Introduction

Chapter 1: What Is Ocd? Its Many Faces

Chapter 2: The Brain, The Mind, And You

Chapter 3: Causes and Symptoms

Chapter 4: We All Are Having "Bad" Thoughts

Chapter 5: What is Obsessional Disorder and What can be done about It?

Chapter 6: Contamination Ocd

Chapter 7: Nonreligious And Moral Perfectionist Ocd

Chapter 8: What is OCD Disorder?

Chapter 9: Never Get Complacent

Chapter 10: What Can be Do? Treatment Options

Introduction

The best thing about the world isn't as much about what we're doing but rather in which direction we're heading.

The OCD Workbook has proven to be an invaluable resource for those suffering from OCD and their families and healthcare professionals for more than 10 years. The third edition of the book focuses on more variations that fall within the OCD spectrum, and is updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of cognitive behavior therapy. We've also included more support and advice for families who are struggling with OCD within the life of a loved one. If you're looking for an knowledge of OCD and the best way to beat the disorder, then this guide will assist.

"I must go back. I must go back to see if I have shut that door." I stood at the door of our home. I had to look it up again. After turning off the ignition, I got out of the car.

"I was watching you lock it mom," my son, James was yelling at me, clearly annoyed.

He did not want to be tardy to school once more. "You did it two times."

I knew that I shut the door. I have always locked it and so why would I have to do it all over again? I was unable to explain. I had to look again. The problem was occurring more frequently until I would often return home to check if those doors had been locked. At the end or evening, and without any warning, my worries would come to me. Did I shut the door? Did I shut off the coffee maker, or the lights? Then I began making sure to check the locks on appliances, brakes, and even paperwork. The constant checking started to affect my work as a home health care nurse I sought help.

The diagnosis I received was obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). As a nurse, knew a bit about obsessive compulsive disorder, but was not well-prepared for the battle ahead. My desire to get better motivated me to study all the books and articles on OCD I could locate. The result was writing several journal articles as well as an ongoing training course for nurses at home. The writing and research allowed me to apply cognitive behavior therapy techniques to my own condition.

While my OCD improved I began to connect with people who struggled with OCD I also saw many people struggling due to a lack of information and assistance.

I came across support programs through the Internet and also through my involvement with the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (now the International OCD Foundation). Assistance is readily available to those suffering from OCD However, there is a huge need to provide information to those who need it.

Chapter 1: What Is Ocd? Its Many Faces

The people you encounter in this chapter represent thousands of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. They suffer from the neurobehavioral disorder which fills their minds with thoughts that are not pleasant as well as threatens their death in the event that they don't follow their routine and insanity-filled rituals. They're not a very uncommon group of people.

Around one out of forty suffers from OCD.

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2000) Obsessive-compulsive disorder is included in the category of psychiatric disorders referred to as anxiety-related disorders. The other anxiety-related disorders are panic disorder simple phobia, social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder as well as post-traumatic stress disorder. OCD is defined by compulsions and/or obsessions that take a lot of time, are distressing or disrupt normal routines as well as relationships and daily functioning. Obsessions are persistent, unwelcome thoughts or images that interfere with an individual's thoughts and create excessive anxiety and worry.

Compulsions are a covert act of mental activity or outwardly observed behaviors to alleviate or eliminate anxiety or stress caused by the desire. They are often motivated by the idea of a magical way to prevent or avoid an feared event that could be a the death of a loved one, illness or other feared unfortunate event.

Forms of OCD

OCD is a complex disorder with many different manifestations however the pattern of behavior and thoughts of those who suffer from the disorder are astonishingly and consistently. The most frequently reported symptoms with OCD are the need to check, wash and cleaning, ordering , repeating the same thing, hoarding, and scrupulosity. Certain people with OCD aren't able to engage in these behavior or at the very least, not in a noticeable way. This is often referred to as OCD with obsession.

Checking. People who check are afflicted with an unfounded fear of being accountable for any dangers or accidents that might happen to them or someone else as a result from the "imperfect, " "incomplete," or "careless" actions. They feel the need to continually make sure, for instance windows and doors are secured or locked, the iron and stove are shut off or the coffee maker has not been plugged or that the door to their garage is shut. They'll go repeatedly until they feel the "just right" feeling or sense of certainty that the disaster will be avoided. They could also keep an eye on loved ones to be sure that they've not caused any injury to anyone.

Compulsions to check can also be found in an environment of medical obsessiveness such as, for instance, constantly monitoring one's heart rate or blood pressure for signs of irregularities that may indicate the existence of a serious health issue. It eases the anxiety caused by obsessional thoughts However, the relief is only temporary. The anxiety is often recurred or are replaced with similar obsessive thinking, prompting additional checking. Thus, a vicious cycle is formed: anxiety followed by checking which leads to a limited relief, and then a recurrence of the anxiety, which is followed by more checking and so on.

Cleaning and washing. The people who clean and wash often are constantly concerned about the risk of being contaminated by dirt and germs, viruses or other foreign substances. They live with a constant fear of inflicting harm on their own or others and failing to avoid it. As a response to their frightful thoughts, they slather the hands of their children, bathe or tidy their homes for hours at a time.

As time passes, the fears increase because they see more opportunities of harm. The cleaning and washing process becomes increasingly complex but they provide less relief.

Repetition and ordering. The people who order or cleaning may believe they have to arrange objects in a certain exact, "perfect" way, or they may repeat specific steps repeatedly till they are "just just." A lot of people insist specific items, like their hair, shoelaces or personal items, are completely equal or symmetrical. They are extremely upset when their belongings get moved, touched, or moved even a little. The fear of harm happening to their loved ones or themselves can trigger a panic of repeating specific actions repeatedly. They may cross the threshold of a room several times while counting or repeating phrases silently, arrange things, or switch lights on and off until they feel "just just." Then the thoughts or fears disappear, even for a short period of time.

Scrupulosity. People who are scrupulous obsess over moral or ethical questions. They require the observance of a code of ethics from themselves, which is well above the norm of those who adhere to their faith. They may be compelled to spend a lot of time prayer and constantly looking for assurances of their moral purity from other people, typically priests, ministers or Rabbis. In addition to giving peace and relief from anxiety, these compulsions cause more anxiety because the OCD requires more "perfect" adhering to the rules of religion and rituals, which prompting more reassurance seeking and triggers other rituals that help ease the anxiety.

Hoarding. People who hoard accumulate small objects and are unable to throw things away that many would consider to be junk. They form a strong bond to their hoarded possessions and are overvalued in their value. Many times, they fear they'll need the things in the near future. For those who are in this situation getting rid of items could cause so much stress that it's more convenient to keep the items. The result is chaos and unsettling living conditions with a limited amount of available space in the home which isn't cluttered by clutter.

Primarily obsessive OCD. People with predominantly obsessive OCD have trouble sleeping, irritable frightening thoughts and visions of causing harm to others , and occasionally themselves. The most frequent themes are that of a violent or sexual nature. They may also have unwelcome thoughts of acting on the sexual urge of other people in a way that is clearly offensive and even disgusting to their own family members. The phrase "primarily obsessed OCD" is a reference to the existence of obsessive thoughts , but without explicit or impulsive behavior. Studies over the last 20 years has shown that the majority of sufferers with predominantly obsessive OCD