A book created by one of the world’s leading specialists in obsessive-compulsive disorder offers practical understanding and strategies for overcoming this condition. The author presents methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy and advice for loved ones on how to support a person suffering from OCD. People with this disorder often experience intrusive thoughts such as fear of forgetting to turn off the gas or getting infected through touch. The book explains how obsessions and compulsions affect a person and how their environment can interact with them while avoiding becoming involved in their rituals. It also discusses ways to find a specialist, how to talk to close ones about the condition, and how to regain control over one’s life. Each section includes patient stories and practical recommendations. Between control and chaos, calm can always be found.