I've found this book really helpful. I'm not suffering from OCD but I have a friend who does, I've read it for her. I will be definitely recommend this book to her parents.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Although I don’t suffer with OCD, I have a close friend whose 9 year old son is really struggling with it and it’s impacting on their lives dramatically. I found this really helpful in giving an insight and there’s lots I will be talking with her about.

Lynn Crilly has put together an amazing resource book for those suffering from OCD and/or those who care about someone with OCD and want to understand it better. A renowned counselor, her words have significantly more weight because one of her daughters has OCD, so she knows about OCD first hand and has lived with it for years.

She gives comprehensive information about what OCD is, how it presents and explores several recovery approaches in an unbiased way. Practitioners of the various recovery methods are given a chance to voice their experiences with the method, and personal testimonies are included as to the impact of OCD, and how the treatments have made a difference in the life of the individual and their loved ones. She also discusses impacts to relationships, and offers practical advice as to how to handle it in school, at work, within the family for both the sufferer and those who care about the person with OCD.

This is a highly readable book about a very complex disorder. Ms. Crilly has walked the plank between giving unbiased information and sharing her personal experiences well. The take-away for me was to not bury your head in the sand, but to own up to having a problem and take steps to get the help needed to deal with it. There are many options and resources available.

Many thanks to Lynn Crilly for writing such an informative book, and to NetGalley and Hammersmith Books for allowing me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of the book.

This book is great for those that suffer from OCD, those caring for them, or individuals studying this disorder. The author offers great insight into the behaviors of OCD, such as mood swings, compulsions, and eccentric decision making. This book is a short read, but packed with tons of useful information! Highly recommend!

I thought this book was very interesting. I understand it is a book more for the family or caregivers, but as an individual with OCD I found many parts of it helpful to me. I found knowledge I wasn’t aware of and ideas to help me along this journey. I also learned some things I can try to work with my child who has picked up on some of my tendencies.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this for an honest review!
Many suffer from some sort of OCD. Either you count things over and over again, or go back home to check that you did switch something off when you know you did, or wash your hands more than needed...
But when it keeps you from having a normal life you need to do something about it!
This book is a great guide! Not too long, not too short, 177 pages! It covers the different types of OCD, how it affects other people, other mental illnesses, children... It's full of tips for sufferers, care takers...
You feel less alone, less crazy! There is help out there and you are not alone!
Be patient! You are NOT crazy, your loved one is not crazy...

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