what to read for OCD

[stevow7]

currently im having constant OCD and i want to take control of it. i know it’s tms related, but sometimes the ocd and anxiety takes over and i can’t concentrate very well to take control.

anyone suggest any good books for this?

 

[andy64tms]

Hi Steve,

I believe the best book you could have is the one you write yourself. I did more journaling about my OCD which was Perfectionism and Frugalalism combination on these subjects than anything else.

I went way back to my childhood days and discovered the originations of why I had these traits. For then I found solace and comfort from the rejection of neglectful parents, as well as a retreat from a bully brother. I used to build houses with toy wooden bricks, over and over; I gained protection and distraction from the outside world as such.

At my retirement in 2011, my self stories started very seriously, but as I got into my teens they got funnier and funnier. I remember having tears of laughter when writing some of them, what a release! I wrote about 30 of them in total.

My career and future was molded by these traits, and I became a mechanical designer, I was surrounded by like minded engineers who were sometimes worse than me. So since becoming aware I have massively reduced both these traits (freedom). I conclude that: “Perfectionism is a gift to be used wisely, ” for it has its place.

It was with Steve Osanich’s book: “The great Pain Deception” that I became aware of how these traits were tied to anxiety and hidden self torture.

Be well

 

[Mitch]

The best book I read for OCD was Brain Lock, it’s an excellent book.
I’d recommend the audio version.

https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Lock-T...ocphy=9032311&hvtargid=pla-583512898045&psc=1

 

[stevow7]

Hi Steve,

I believe the best book you could have is the one you write yourself. I did more journaling about my OCD which was Perfectionism and Frugalalism combination on these subjects than anything else.

I went way back to my childhood days and discovered the originations of why I had these traits. For then I found solace and comfort from the rejection of neglectful parents, as well as a retreat from a bully brother. I used to build houses with toy wooden bricks, over and over; I gained protection and distraction from the outside world as such.

At my retirement in 2011, my self stories started very seriously, but as I got into my teens they got funnier and funnier. I remember having tears of laughter when writing some of them, what a release! I wrote about 30 of them in total.

My career and future was molded by these traits, and I became a mechanical designer, I was surrounded by like minded engineers who were sometimes worse than me. So since becoming aware I have massively reduced both these traits (freedom). I conclude that: “Perfectionism is a gift to be used wisely, ” for it has its place.

It was with Steve Osanich’s book: “The great Pain Deception” that I became aware of how these traits were tied to anxiety and hidden self torture.

Be well

hello, so the point of this is being aware of whats going on, take action and then take control? i also feel like I'm a perfectionism. I constantly need to read, type, speak or do almost anything "perfectly" when in reality we are not perfect, only God (I'm a believer) is perfect. thanks for replying!

 

[stevow7]

The best book I read for OCD was Brain Lock, it’s an excellent book.
I’d recommend the audio version.

https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Lock-T...ocphy=9032311&hvtargid=pla-583512898045&psc=1

thanks a lot for replying!

 

[Mitch]

Hope it helps you out