Loving Someone with OCD: Help for You and Your Family (Paperback)

by Karen J. Landsman (Author), Kathleen M. Rupertus (Author), Cherry Pedrick (Author) "Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a neurobiobehavioral disorder characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions that are distressful, time-consuming, or interfere with routine daily functioning or relationships with others..." (more)
Key Phrases: accommodating behaviors, possibility that the house, ritual prevention, Accommodation Trap, Accommodating Behavior Log, The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (more...)

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Product Description
People who suffer from mental illness rarely do so alone. Their families and loved ones face their own set of unique challenges-problems that deserve their own resources and sources of support. This is the first book written specifically to the loved ones of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps readers examine how OCD affects their lives and offers a straightforward system for building a healthier, more constructive relationship with OCD sufferers.

The book contains basic information about OCD-its definition, cause, and symptoms-and a brief overview of treatments available for the disorder. After these introductory sections, the book focuses on ways readers can foster a healthy relationship with someone with OCD. It includes tips for increasing family involvement, making accommodation for the disorder in daily life, and creating an action plan for change using family contracts. The book also covers relational topics such as parenting and marriage, self-care, and support networking. Throughout, the book illustrates important points with the real-life stories of families living with OCD.

From the Publisher
This is the first book written to the partners of obsessive-compulsive disorder sufferers that offers a step-by-step program for assisting their loved ones with disorder-related activities like ritual prevention, exposure techniques, and stress and anxiety management.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572243295
• ISBN-13: 978-1572243293
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #192,872 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and Helpful, December 28, 2006

By	Jokie X Wilson "jokiex" (San Francisco, California United States) - See all my reviews

This book is a great self-help book when you are dealing with a loved one who has OCD. But it makes it clear that it can only be helpful if the OCD sufferer is aware there is a problem and wants to change. If the person has OCPD-- Obsessive-Complusive Personality Disorder, which is defined by absolute denial that there is a problem, this book will not help fix that.

If you are loving someone with OCD who wants to change, get this book. If your loved one is not ready to change, it still may be helpful to encourage them to see that there is a problem-- but don't count on it. The price is reasonable and the content can help the person loving somneone with OCD or OCPD to get a clear perspective on the problem behaviors, whether or not the OCD sufferer is willing to accept there is a problem.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just buy this book, August 21, 2006

By	Rebecca A. Guymon "finding truth" (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

To help understand how I can help/cope with my loved one's OCD I purchased this book and a "ten steps" book. Of the two books this was by far the most helpful, informative, and empowering. I am sorry I wasted time & money on the other book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loving someone with OCD, May 14, 2007

By	M. Martin (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent book for spouses trying to get to grips with your partners denial of OCD.Doesn't make it go away but makes your life a bit more understanding of the nature of the beast and where it's going to end up.
Reccommend.