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Everything You Need to Know About OCD
‘A must read for anyone whose life has been impacted by this illness.’ Jo Brand
Featuring self-help chapters
Dr Lynne M. Drummond with Laura J. Edwards
UK publication June 2022 US publication August 2022
328 pages 9781009001946 Paperback
£12.99 / $15.95 USD / $17.95 CAD
At a glance
• Examines evidence for both psychological and pharmacological treatments for OCD. This book describes and encourages familiarity in all possible approaches to
OCD treatment. Also offers a discussion of surgical treatment options • Evaluates pros and cons of various treatment options, to help you make the best choice for your recovery • Features self-help chapters that guide you through
Graded Exposure Therapy, with techniques that you can practice from your own home • Written using decades of clinical experience in treating OCD • Clinical examples and case histories make the points easier to read and understand
Everything You Need to Know About OCD
Lynne Drummond with Laura J. Edwards
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by troublesome and persistent thoughts that make you feel anxious? Do you feel an urge to wash your hands repeatedly, or check appliances over and over, to help ease your anxiety? Do you feel panicked about what might happen if you did not perform these rituals? You may be struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a common, yet distressing condition, but one that is responsive to modern treatments. Everything You Need to Know About OCD gives you a comprehensive insight in to this condition, how to spot symptoms of it in yourself or a loved one, and outlines the treatment options available. The book features self-help chapters that guide you through Graded Exposure therapy, a highly effective psychological treatment for OCD. These chapters will equip you with strategies to banish unwanted thoughts and help you regain control of your life.
Dr Lynne Drummond is an internationally renowned psychiatrist and researcher, who has been helping people with OCD for over 40 years. In addition to her roles as Honorary Consultant and Visiting Professor, Dr Drummond also works extensively with various charities who offer help to people with OCD and their families, such as Triumph Over OCD and Phobias UK (TOP UK), OCD Action and OCD UK. Everything You Need to Know About OCD is her fourth book.
Laura Edwards is a freelance writer with an interest in making science accessible to a wider readership.
Advance praise
‘A timely intervention from a leading expert on OCD.’ David Adam, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Man Who Couldn’t Stop
