Previous (2nd) edition published in 2005.

"Revised & updated"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-331.).

What is OCD? : its many faces -- A closer look at OCD : symptoms and causes -- What can be done? : treatment options -- Cognitive behavioral therapy for OCD : introduction to the self-directed program -- Preparing for the challenge : self-assessment -- Your intervention strategy : exposure and response prevention -- Imaginal exposure : facing your fears in your imagination -- Challenging your faulty beliefs : cognitive restructuring -- Acceptance and mindfulness approaches to OCD : learning to live fully... despite OCD -- Primarily obsessional OCD : breaking free from horrific thoughts -- Scrupulosity : when OCD gets religious -- Hit-and-run OCD : hyperresponsibility behind the wheel -- Health anxiety : hypochondriasis -- Hoarding OCD : when you have too much stuff -- Two steps forward, one step back : maintaining your gains for the long haul -- OCD and company : obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders -- It happens to children too : helping your child with OCD -- OCD is a family affair : working together to overcome OCD -- Where to get help : how to find a good therapist and other sources of support

"If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chances are that your persistent obsessive thoughts and time-consuming compulsions keep you from enjoying life to the fullest. But when you are in the habit of avoiding the things you fear, the idea of facing them head-on can feel frightening and overwhelming. This book can help. The OCD Workbook has helped thousands of people with OCD break the bonds of troubling OCD symptoms and regain the hope of a productive life. Now fully revised, it offers day-to-day coping strategies you can start using right away, along with proven-effective self-help techniques that can help you maintain your progress. Also includes information for family members seeking to understand and support loved ones who suffer from this often baffling and frustrating disorder. Whether you suffer with OCD or a related disorder, such as body dysmorphic disorder or trichotillomania, let the OCD Workbook be your guide on the path to recovery. Use self-assessment tools to identify your symptoms and their severity; create and implement a recovery strategy using cognitive behavioral self-help tools and techniques; learn about the most effective medications and medical treatments; find the right professional help and access needed support for your recovery; and maintain your progress and prevent future relapse."--Provided by publisher.