OCD by Michael Tompkins
When someone is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chances are they've been living with the symptoms for a long time. People with OCD may have long felt embarrassed by their thoughts and behaviors, which may include fear of contamination, the need for symmetry, pathological doubt, aggressive thoughts, repeating behaviors, and obsessive cleaning. OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed helps readers understand how OCD works so they can develop better strategies for coping with their symptoms. This pocket guide offers guidance for coping with the diagnosis itself, discusses stigmas related to OCD, and includes help for readers unsure of who they should tell about the diagnosis. Readers also learn about the most effective treatment approaches and easy ways to begin to manage their OCD symptoms. An OCD diagnosis can be a devastating event, or it can be a catalyst for positive change. Books in the Guides for the Newly Diagnosed series provide readers with all the tools they need to process a diagnosis in the healthiest way possible, and then move forward to manage their symptoms so that the disorder doesn't get in the way of living a fulfilling life.
Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, founding partner of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a diplomate and founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Tompkins specializes in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. He has authored numerous articles and chapters on cognitive behavior therapy and related topics. He has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on television and radio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781608820177 |
| ISBN 10 | 1608820173 |
| Title | OCD |
| Author | Michael Tompkins |
| Series | New Harbinger Guides For The Newly Diagnosed |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | New Harbinger Publications |
| Year published | 2012-04-05 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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