Product Description

Step-by-step techniques obtained by the author during her sessions with a leading OCD specialist in NYC, who also endorsed and prefaced the book. Linda Maran knows firsthand the struggles and challenges of having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,thereby understanding the fears and weariness of other sufferers. Never dry or technical. Full of encouragement, tips and effective methods that work when applied as directed. Excellent for those who cannot obtain or afford the proper treatment for OCD. Also good for a support group setting. The author presents OCD as a harassing bully and shows the reader how to fight back. Her motto: "Don't let OCD bully you!"

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #587034 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
I have read the book carefully and it is a masterpiece! -- Joseph DeRose, MD

Maran has faced her demons and taken steps to reclaim her life. She's hoping to help others face their fears. -- Gary Buiso,Bay News-A Courier Life Publication,Brooklyn, NY

Offers the best combination of the personal and professional story of OCD. Readers will know exactly what's ahead of them. -- Steven J. Brodsky, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

This clearly written book is a practical guide for all people suffering from OCD. -- Dr. Philip Mango, Ph.D.

From the Publisher
Here is a step-by-step method to win back your freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by someone who knows the struggles of having OCD. The author not only shares the effective techniques she has learned in therapy, but also shares what it takes to keep up the courage and determination needed to fully confront this bully-like disorder. The old adage: "it takes one to know one" is surely evident in this extremely helpful book. Readers will be able to identify with the author's own personal account as well as with the strong desire to win back her freedom from the grip of the "bully of OCD." The informative format of the book encourages readers to continue reading chapter by chapter to see what comes next in the many tools offered to gain the upper hand over their OCD symptoms. This is not a "story" about someone who has OCD and how awful it is, but rather a self-help book chock-full of helpful techniques, encouragement, tips and hope. Excellent for those who cannot readily obtain the proper therapy for OCD as well as for OCD support groups. If you have OCD, this book is a solid beginning toward relief.

From the Author
After suffering from OCD for many years I am extremely grateful for the techniques available today that can now help those of us suffering from this disorder. I am very pleased that I can share with you what I have learned in my therapy sessions. There is no reason why a person with OCD should have to continue to experience intense suffering once armed with the proper tools to fight back. Just as there would be no reason to put up with a menacing bully harrassing us if we had a way to make him or her stop. OCD is like a cunning bully. Take the time to learn how to fight back. Don't let OCD bully you!

Customer Reviews

A very helpful read
This book was very well written. The advice was very helpful. Linda Maran was very encouraging. I would recommend it to any OCD sufferer.

won back freedom
A very couragous step and a very encouraging book. She wrote with truth and gave helpful advice. Personally I took the advice and examples to heart for understanding, my boyfriend of two years suffers from OCD and anxiety. Lots of writers of such books tell and give off of facts and what theyve seen not experianced. As for Linda Maran she knows first hand and from experiance and this will help many. Her qoutes from famous people were also wise and perfect. From the cover to the pages to the writting everything about this book is nothing less than perfect. I would recommed this book to others suffering OCD or dealing with and or professors in this field.

strength given
My girlfriend introduced me to Linda Maran's Confronting the bully of OCD. Just like the auther I myself suffer/suffered from OCD and anxiety. This book will help greatly for someone who has this common hardship and or someone whos family/friend of the person. Good techniques, advice and guidelines. It is also very well written. I would hope many people turn to this book as we did. Some people wont go seek help from a doctor but heres a good way to personally help yourself with out the anxiety kicking in to go see a specialist. 5 stars!