Needing to Know for Sure: A CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking Free Audiobook Download by Sally M. Winston, Psy.D.,Martin N. Seif, Ph.D.
This is an audiobook download of a book written by Sally M. Winston and Martin N. Seif. It is a self-help book designed to help people with checking compulsions or those who seek reassurance compulsively. There are plenty of helpful tips in this book to help people break the habits that they might have developed and live a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Many people who struggle with compulsive checking and reassurance-seeking are motivated by fear, shame, and guilt. One way to build a foundation for overcoming these behaviors is CBT. This book provides a detailed psychological overview of the disorder and then guides you through concrete steps and strategies for coping.
When people try to escape from emotions and problems by checking their phones, searching for reassurance on social media, or other compulsive behaviors, they often feel worse about themselves and the rest of their lives. Similarly, when people engage in these behaviors to "check" that their lives are going well for them, they often find out that things aren't going well at all. This book provides a guide to dealing with the need to know what's going on in life and provides tools for overcoming common compulsions
Our brains are addicted to habits and they can trigger us to engage in behaviors that we've performed so often that they feel like the only way to relieve our discomfort. Sally Winston's book is an extremely helpful guide for anyone who is struggling with compulsive checking and reassurance seeking, especially since it is also a helpful guide for those who want more understanding of how their brain works.
If you are suffering from compulsive checking or reassurance seeking, then Needing to Know for Sure is a must-read. In this audiobook download, the authors cover a wide range of topics related to these types of problems including how to recognize the behavior, what mental health professionals can do, and what research has found about CBT-based treatments for these issues.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often experience discomfort that's difficult to handle. They may find themselves compelled to check on things, such as whether the stove is off or their car doors are locked. These behaviors can lead to great distress, both for the person with OCD and their loved ones.
Published Date | 2021-04-13 |
Duration | 5 hours 51 minutes |
Author | Sally M. Winston, Psy.D., Martin N. Seif, Ph.D. |
Narrated | Holly Adams |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Psychology |