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I have OCD since I was 12 years old- harm OCD made my child life hell. I told my mother but she didnt understand and I was thinking that Im bad and evil person. So I stopped going out with my friends and I was all alone.

Later I find about OCD and everything made sense. I can say Im better now, but still sometimes feel bad. I cant start therapy, because in my country it cant be free and I dont have money. :( Im trying so much to cope alone, but sometimes is so difficult. Im trying to go to university, to have degree, but I always feel angry at myself because of OCD I cant study some weeks.

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Hi Annaira :)

You are not alone. You can search on the forum on harm OCD. There are several useful threads about it.

I will suggest free sources for you soon. Professionals say that high-quality self-help materials are effective like therapy.

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On 2016. 09. 21. at 21:44, Mars said:

Hi Alice36 

I'm in a similar situation and would really appreciate self help recommendations.

Hi Mars :)

This weekend I will post a few books, videos, and websites here. They are very good!

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Hi Annaira, hi Mars :)

Here is a fine selection from self-help materials as I promised.

You can look inside the books (including Table of Contents) on amazon.com

 

"Break Free from OCD - Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with CBT" by Dr Fiona Challacombe, Dr Victoria Bream Oldfield, and Professor Paul Salkovskis

"Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts - How To Gain Control Of Your OCD" by Christine Purdon and David A. Clark

"The Complete Guide to Overcoming OCD" by Dr David Veale and Rob Willson

"Managing OCD with CBT For Dummies" by Katie d’Ath and Rob Willson
Chapter 9, 10, and 12 are very important in recovery. Get back your life step by step.
A small extra to the book: http://www.dummies.com/cheatsheet/managingocdwithcbt 

Katie’s Youtube-channel where she explains the book “Overcoming OCD” in a practical way, in 18 short videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJp9vlp84Wk

Video: Katie d'Ath on Managing OCD With CBT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uoF509KH6Y

"The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD" by Dr Jon Hershfield
Examples, exercises, simple language. Mindfulness-Based-CBT, ERP.

Interactive blog about different themes of OCD. You can ask questions from Dr Jon Hershfield.
http://www.ocdbaltimore.com/jons-blog/

Video: Jon Hershfield On Mindfulness, ERP & Acceptance For OCD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2NHjUkvW9g

"Stop Obsessing" by Edna B. Foa Phd and Reid Wilson Phd
You can find the detailed summary of the book on this website:
http://www.anxieties.com

Another useful site with worksheets:

Self-help - Managing Your OCD At Home https://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmocd.pdf

The Complete Home Toolkit for Anxiety Disorders (including OCD) https://www.anxietybc.com/adults/complete-home-toolkit

 

If you have a question or problem, you can ask for help and emotional support here on the forum :yes:

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