Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a debilitating condition that makes it difficult for people to function in their daily lives. However, there are ways to manage OCD symptoms, including through the use of games. Games can provide structure and help those with OCD manage their symptoms, while also…
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The Different OCD Spectrum Disorders & Symptoms
OCD is a specific anxiety disorder that is characterized by obsessive thoughts that the sufferer tries to combat with repetitive rituals. There are other diseases that have similarities to OCD; these diseases are called OCD spectrum disorders. Usually, the different OCD spectrum disorders have an element of obsessive behavior. Learning what disorders fall under this category can be helpful as…
How to Identify OCD Symptoms in Toddlers
Symptoms of OCD can vary but the main theme starts with an obsession. Obsessions are ideas or thoughts that run through our minds repeatedly. Though we may be aware of their repetitive nature and decide that we do not want them around, we do not have the capacity to control and shelve them. There are some people who have OCD…
The Ray of Hope by Ray St. John
Ray’s OCD symptoms began when he was 5 years old, worsened during his teen years and became mainly sexual in nature. With the help of this mother, Ray beat back his OCD with exposure response prevention therapy (ERP). By the time he was a senior in high school, his symptoms had become negligible and his life had returned to normal.…
The Perfectionist’s Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes By Jeff Szymanski, PhD
Is perfectionism a good thing or does it get in our way? The author helps readers navigate their way out of the “perfectionism paradox”: if your intentions are good (wanting to excel) and the outcomes you want are reasonable (to feel competent and satisfied), why would perfectionism backfire and result in unhappiness and stress? Learn when perfectionism will pay off,…
Life in Rewind By Terry Weible Murphy, Michael A. Jenike, Edward E. Zine
“Time equals progression— progression equals death.” The equation is logical. But few of us think of each moment and each physical movement as comprising a path to our certain end. Surely such torture would drive us mad. But for Ed Zine, who suffers from a debilitating form of OCD, this statement is a mantra that holds him, the prisoner—figuratively and literally.…
Out of the Rabbit Hole: A Road Map to Freedom from OCD By Sheri Bloom & Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD
A story of one woman’s journey to recovery from OCD. Sheri Bloom weaves a complicated web of real-life experiences that both influenced and culminated in her ultimate battle against OCD. Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, a licensed psychologist who specializes in OCD, gives guidance to the reader about the development, conceptualization, and treatment of this disabling disorder. This book not only describes how it feels to have OCD, but also how to…
Talking Back to OCD by By John S. March, MD with Christine Benton
No one wants to get rid of OCD more than someone who has it. That’s why Talking Back to OCD puts kids and teens in charge. This volume is really two books in one. Each chapter begins with a section that helps young readers zero in on specific problems and develop skills they can use to tune out obsessions and…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice) By Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Ph.D
Based on decades of scientific research and clinical refinement, cognitive-behavioral therapy using the techniques of exposure and response prevention has helped countless individuals with OCD overcome debilitating symptoms and live fuller, more satisfying lives. This volume opens with an overview of the diagnosis and assessment of OCD and delineates a research-based conceptual framework for understanding the development, maintenance, and treatment…
The Imp of the Mind By Lee Baer, PhD
An expert on OCD explores the hidden epidemic that afflicts millions of Americans – obsessive bad thoughts. Drawing on information ranging from new advances in brain technology to pervasive social taboos, Dr. Baer explores the root causes of bad thoughts, why they can spiral out of control, and how to recognize the crucial difference between harmless and dangerous bad thoughts. Dr. Baer…