Needing to Know for Sure: A CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking

Sally Winston, PsyD and Martin Seif, PhD
New Harbinger Press
2019
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Break Free from Worry: Stop Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking

Do you often doubt your decisions, worry about being wrong, or feel the need to constantly check or ask others for reassurance? These habits can cause stress, anxiety, and keep you stuck in a cycle of doubt.

What This Book Helps With

  • Teach you simple skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to handle uncertainty better
  • Show ways to face worries without needing constant reassurance
  • Help reduce habits like over-checking emails or asking the same questions repeatedly

Key Benefits

  • Learn how to trust yourself and your decisions
  • Break the cycle of doubt and constant reassurance seeking
  • Build confidence and reduce stress in everyday life

This book offers clear, practical steps to stop the “reassurance trap” and feel calmer and more confident in your choices. It’s a helpful guide for anyone wanting to worry less and live more freely.