Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty
Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder reveals Dr. Jonathan Grayson’s revolutionary program to help sufferers make sense of their own compulsions through frank, unflinching self-evaluation-providing the tools, instructions, and knowledge for changing their cycles of overwhelming fear and endless rituals, as well as the courage to do it.
This indispensable book includes:
- Self-assessment tests that guide readers in identifying their specific type of OCD and help track their progress in treatment
- Case studies from Dr. Grayson’s revolutionary and profoundly successful treatment program
- Blueprints for programs tailored to particular manifestations of OCD
- Therapy scripts to help individuals develop their own therapeutic voice, to motivate themselves to succeed
- “Trigger sheets” for identifying and planning for obstacles that arise in treatment
- Information on building a support group
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Dr. Grayson Rocks!
I’ve read practically all the self-help OCD books out there and this one is the creme de la creme. It is the only one that truly resonates with me and has helped me to change. I continue to use it in therapy. So many therapists have not been trained to treat OCD properly so this is essential reading for therapists (before they do go ahead and get trained properly 
4 Stars Uncertainty Doesn’t Capture All of OCD
Yes, doubt and uncertainty are the hallmarks of OCD. Yet, this book indicates that cognitive changes about the hallmarks must come first for OCD treatment outcome to be successful. That is only part of the story. Behavioral change necessarily leads to healthy cognitive change; cognitive change does not necessarily lead to behavior change. Do you want to stop washing your hands or just think that it makes more sense to do so?
4 Stars I’m a little uncertain about this book
Uncertainty is absolutely the hallmark of OCD. But, by behaving in a non-ritualistic way, I’ve been able to change the way I think about my doubts. This is a good book, but like many others the content is not consistent with my experience. That’s why I bought The Boy Who Finally Stopped Washing.
5 Stars Very Insightful!
Dr. Grayson’s book is an excellent explanation and plan on dealing with OCD. He puts his explanations into such insightful terms I would wonder if he somehow knows what I’m thinking!
5 Stars A wonderful book and program for someone who is suffering from OCD.
A very close friend of mine is an OCD sufferer and she was actually treated by one of the professionals at Dr. Grayson’s practice. Working with her therapist, along with the proper medication monitored by a psychiatrist, were a tremendous help to her. She is now more able to cope with her symptoms. I’ve read up on OCD, and have found this book to be an excellent resource for sufferers and loved ones of sufferers. Also check out “Tormenting Thoughts and Secret Rituals” by Ian Osborn.
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