Taking Control of OCD

by Rob Willson

OCD affects between 1 and 2 per cent of the UK population, causing terrible distress to hundreds of thousands. A serious mental illness, it affects people in different ways from well-known rituals such as obsessive hand-washing and checking, to lesser known symptoms such as disturbing intrusive thoughts and hoarding. Those affected typically suffer for a number of years before seeking help and receiving professional treatment. Selected by Dr David Veale and Rob Willson, authors of self-help guide Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the first person accounts contained in this collection reflect a broad range of experiences of those with OCD. Brave and uplifting, these real life stories provide not only reassurance, but also an inspiration to others to seek help and overcome their illness. Includes two chapters written by Dr David Veale and Rob Willson explaining the causes of OCD and how to overcome it.

Genres: Psychology

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2010

Reviews

[Kinga]

I have just bought this book because it was the first one on the shelf and I always have to buy the first book on the shelf.

I won't read it now, though because first it needs to be assigned a number and then I will add into my circulation list which would in turn determine when I am to read it.

I wish I was joking.

[Sarah QUINN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this book very informative. Though I don't suffer from the illness it has helped me to realise how hard it must be for someone with it get the help they need.

Would recommend anyone wanting to no more about ocd read this book. Very helpful and has helped me a lot