Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty, Updated Edition

By: Jonathan Grayson

Narrated by: Tom Parks

Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can manifest itself in many ways: paralyzing fear of contamination; unmanageable “checking” rituals; excessive concern with order, symmetry, and counting; and others.

Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder provides Dr. Jonathan Grayson’s revolutionary and compassionate program for finally breaking the cycle of overwhelming fear and endless rituals, including:

• 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
• Previously unexplored manifestations of OCD such as obsessive staring, Relationship OCD (R-OCD), obsessive intolerance of environmental sounds and chewing sounds
• Therapy scripts to help individuals develop their own therapeutic voice, to motivate themselves to succeed
• New therapies used in conjunction with exposure techniques
• “Trigger sheets” for identifying and planning for obstacles that arise in treatment
• Information on building a support group
• And much more

Demystifying the process of OCD assessment and treatment, this indispensable book helps sufferers make sense of their own compulsions through frank, unflinching self-evaluation, and provides not only the knowledge of how to change—but the courage to do it.

*This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains resources from the book.

Critic reviews

"Dr. Grayson... writes about [OCD] with the mind of a scholar and the heart of a healer. Anyone who is plagued with chronic doubt, anxiety, and destructive rigid social behavior should read this book, and listen to what it says." —Daniel Gottlieb, Ph.D., host of NPR's Voices in the Family

"Not just another self-help book, this is an actual course of interactive therapy that breaks the cycle of fears and ritual. Dr. Grayson's uniquely empathetic and effective approach offers readers the understanding and motivation they need to get well—and stay well."—Patricia B. Perkins, J.D., executive director, Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation

Great book to recover from OCD!

This book is an amazing guide on how to overcome your OCD. It provides real examples and exercises that you can implement in your daily life in order to improve your OCD symptoms and recovery.

You need this book.

ever since I used the information in this book I have been able to do things I haven't done in years. I never realized how badly i needed this for my OCD.

Dangerous Recommendations

One of the core tenants of the author's belief system in exposure therapy is brushing off and dismissing actual safety and risk. Repeatedly there are references to how flipantly easy it should be to overcome killing a child. Multiple examples include lethal risks, including intentionally causing fires, threatening the safety of others and even harming animals. I do not see how actively watching a toddler be electrocuted could be considered therapeutic, nor do I know how the author can live with himself saying it would be worth it for your own mental health. The author quite literally puts the readers most minor concerns on the same level of severity as actual Human death.

Horrible book on OCD!!!! DO NOT BUY!

Only has stories of people with OCD. No treatment or suggestions on how to help your OCD.