Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: How to Gain Control of Your OCD

David A Clark, PhD
New Harbinger Publications
2005
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts

Many people with OCD don’t just struggle with handwashing or checking—they deal with disturbing thoughts that feel violent, wrong, or scary. This book helps readers understand why these thoughts happen and how to stop them from taking over.

Understand What’s Really Happening

  • Learn why having unwanted thoughts doesn’t mean something is wrong with you
  • See how trying to “control” these thoughts often makes them worse
  • Discover what OCD-related thoughts really mean (and what they don’t)

Tools That Actually Help

  • Try proven exposure exercises that safely reduce obsessive thoughts
  • Get step-by-step guidance you can use at your own pace
  • Find out when and how to get professional support

This book is a helpful guide for anyone dealing with upsetting OCD thoughts—and a reminder that you’re not alone, and you can get better.