OCD is one of the most common and debilitating mental disorders and left unchecked, this disease wreaks havoc on lives. But there is an effective treatment. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) involves exposure to OCD triggers in a safe environment for increasingly long durations. And no one knows ERP better than Nathan Peterson. The internet''s #1 OCD guide, Nathan has already helped hundreds of thousands of followers regain control over their lives. In this book, he guides readers through effective treatment, then gives them a framework to maintain and build upon the gains they have made. Suitable for use both as a companion text that accompanies work with a therapist, or as a stand-in for readers who need inspiration and support, Your OCD Will Hate This Book will be an essential resource for those in their OCD journey.

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NATHAN PETERSON is an OCD specialist with over a decade of experience helping people in hospital and clinics, and through his popular YouTube platform, @ocdandanxiety. His approach is evidencebased, compassionate and patient-centered.

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Do you have unwanted thoughts or urges? Do you feel driven to do things just to feel okay? And is all of this taking up way too much of your time?

Welcome to the OCD club nobody wants to join. But the good news is there is a way out and this book will show you how. Drawing on a highly effective treatment called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), you'll be introduced to a step-by-step plan that has helped thousands of people to take their life back - and now you can too. You'll discover:

• How OCD works on the brain so you are one step ahead
• Worksheets to understand what you're dealing with
• What your core fear is and how to connect to your values
• Self-compassion strategies to manage setbacks See this book as your own OCD therapist, supporting you every step of the way throughout your recovery. It's time to stop living by OCD's rule and break free.