You may not know anyone else who suffers from repetitive "stuck" thoughts and compulsive rituals, but plenty of other teens experience symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): the need to repeatedly wash their hands, check to make sure everything's okay, count possessions, put things in order, or even repeat thoughts over and over. Rituals like these may calm you down when you're feeling stressed or anxious, but you know all too well that the relief is temporary and you'll have to repeat the ritual when you start feeling uneasy again. This cycle can make you feel trapped, but also may seem impossible or even frightening to break.

Free from OCD offers forty easy cognitive behavioral exercises to help you move past your symptoms and live freely and flexibly, without fear. You'll finally be able to stop compulsive thoughts in their tracks and keep them from coming back.

This book helps you learn to:

-Notice when thoughts are based in reality and when they're exaggerated
-Recognize and neutralize situations that trigger your symptoms
-Make friends and feel more confident in social situations
-Use relaxation techniques instead of falling back on your rituals


Author: Timothy A. Sisemore
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Instant Help Publications
Published: 08/01/2010
Series: Instant Help Book for Teens
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9781572248489
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
Sisemore, Timothy A.: - Timothy A. Sisemore, PhD, is professor of psychology and counseling and director of research at Richmont Graduate University in Chattanooga, TN. He has more than twenty-five years of experience as a clinical psychologist and specializes in anxiety disorders. He has written three previous books on anxiety treatment.