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Part memoir, part self-help for teens, Being Me with OCD tells the story of how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) dragged the author to rock bottom:and how she found hope, got help, and eventually climbed back to a fuller, happier life.
In the United States, about 1 in 100 adults and 1 in 200 kids have obsessive-compulsive disorder; the age of onset in more than 50 percent of adult cases is before age 15. Using anecdotes, self-reflection, guest essays, and thorough research, Dotson explains what OCD is and how readers with OCD can begin to get better.
The essays in the book by teens with OCD provide additional perspectives of OCD so all readers can see themselves reflected in the book. With humour, specific advice, and an inspiring, been-there-beat-that attitude, readers will find the book simultaneously touching and practical.
"Every OCD sufferer (and their loved ones) should read Alison Dotson’s wonderful book, Being Me with OCD, without delay. Alison lays out the straight, unbiased facts about OCD and its treatment, along with the moving, hopeful story of her own recovery. Outstanding! "
- Lee Baer, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, director of research of the OCD unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, and author of The Imp of the Min
"When you read Alison’s story, it’s as if she is sitting next to you speaking to you. Her keen insight, brutal honesty, and raw courage pull back the curtains on one of the most debilitating disorders. Thanks, Alison, for reaching out to help all who are affected by this disorder. You will help many, many people."
- Shannon Shy, International OCD Foundation Board of Directors and author of It’ll Be Okay and Hope Is on Your Side
"A wise and compassionate model for teens and young adults who have been newly diagnosed with OCD or are considering seeking out a diagnosis . . . This would also be an ideal guide for friends and family members of those afflicted."
- Booklist
