Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions - Edna B. Foa

This breakthrough book, written by renowned authorities on treating anxiety disorders, has already helped thousands of people enjoy a life free from excessive fears and rituals. Now this newly revised edition incorporates even more effective exercises. \nNewly Revised and Updated \n \nAre you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries? \nCompelled to wash your hands repeatedly? \n \nDriven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions? \n \nIf you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. \n \nOnce considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals. \n \nYou will discover: \n- Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD \n- The most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions \n- New charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easier \n- Questionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptoms \n- Expert guidance for finding the best professional help \n- The latest information about medications prescribed for OCD\n