Translator's Preface
introduction
Getting Started: Living Fully and Freely with OCD

Chapter 1: What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
What causes obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Subtypes of OCD
The obsession you have

Chapter 2: Clarifying Values

Losing connection with what's important
What's on your mind
Values ​​and Behaviors
Developing courage
Dedicated action

Chapter 3: Letting Go of Control

If you try to control the uncontrollable
The price of control
The Myth of Control
A lifelong process

Chapter 4 Acceptance

Stages of acceptance
A practice that must continue throughout life

Chapter 5 Mindfulness

Mindfulness Awareness
Come back to this moment
Recognizing Judgment
Mindfulness and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Chapter 6 When I was caught in a thought

Being caught up in thoughts
Thoughts that stick
Risky business
avoidance behavior

Chapter 7: Escape from the Hook and Choose

Recognize that you've been hooked
Practice staying present and free from distractions
Stop for a moment and check my worth
Commit to values-based action

Chapter 8: Cultivating Self-Compassion

Shame vs. Guilt
Shame and obsession
What is self-compassion?
What effect does self-compassion have?
How Self-Compassion Works
Practice self-compassion

Chapter 9: Understanding Your Core Fears

Identifying Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Patterns
Core fear
compulsive behavior
Create a script
Towards the next step

Chapter 10: Having the Will to Live Boldly

Acceptance-based exposure and response prevention
Types of exposure exercises
Planning an exposure exercise

Chapter 11: Taking a Courageous Attitude

Planned exposure practice
Instant exposure practice
Expanding the list of exposure exercises
Dedicate yourself to practice

Chapter 12: Living a Value-Based Life

Check daily
Accepting all emotions
Your community
The most important thing is yourself!

Appendix: Examples of Exposure Practice
References