Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: How to Gain Control of Your OCD David A. Clark, Christine Purdon
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Sufferers are fortunate because there are things that can be done to control the symptoms of OCD. It doesn't matter whether you are a chronic worrier without an official diagnosis or battling severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a neurobehavioral disorder that involves repetitive unwanted thoughts and rituals. Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts: How to Gain Control of Your OCD List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $9.95 Availability: Usually. Andy couldn't get the thought out of his head that he had killed his boss because a picture flashed in his mind of hurting him. Commonly called, “obsessions,” obsessive thoughts seem to keep popping up and staying in your mind. Worrying Too many “what if's” and your orbital cortex as shown in a PET scan will light up in beautiful neon colors, like the walls of my daughter's bedroom. "I enrolled on a four-day programme, which saw me plan my days in advance and concentrate my thoughts on learning something new, distracting me from obsessive thoughts. But experts insist OCD "My obsession with germs was out of control. The steps to overcome faulty beliefs and develop healthy patterns of thinking are the same. Sophie The same painful, terrifying thought goes around in your head and never stops, even if another part of you knows that thought makes no sense. Obsessive compulsive disorder on the rise And those of you who cannot stop counting your pencils, washing your hands or opening door handles with your sleeves will know that sufferers can become the butt of jokes. Learn how to successfully treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) here. These repetitions are referred to clinically as “compulsions.” Having thoughts that you can't get rid of. It may feel like it's out of your control.