Please try again. in this book that I should limit it to only be available to older readers (grade 6+)? I was drawn in from the beginning. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Profound respect to the author for such a comprehensive, graphic description of her journey and ultimately how she overcame these challenges. This sprouted a fear of sidewalk cracks. It was an eye opener for someone who thought OCD was only about hand washing and Obsessive turning off lights and appliances. Another symptom might be to walk on tiptoes to avoid cracks that would cause cancer. Her writing allows you to experience what she experienced. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Moving and thought-provoking memoir that reads wonderfully like a novel.

Obsessed is a wonderful memoir of the author, Allison Britz’ life. Quickly, more and more fears and obsessions became part of her daily life. I felt like the book could have included more about the author's recovery from OCD, since the book seemed a bit unbalanced. It's fast paced and although symptoms differ with every case of OCD this book demonstrates the stress and pressure that people with OCD suffer from. Often OCD is associated with germaphobia or lists/obsessive order and this book helped me understand the breadth of manners OCD can take over someone's life, not only those as typically stereotyped. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. I liked how the author gave us insight on her life prior to her experience with OCD and her whole experience through it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about OCD or just generally feel inspired! Having read many books on OCD this one offers something different! That all changes when a vivid nightmare where she develops an.

This book definitely taught me about OCD. I just couldn't stop reading. In order to escape such a fate, Britz began to avoid cracks, the color green, and pencils.
It all started after a nightmare, in which she had brain cancer. * I am reviewing this as someone who has been professionally diagnosed with OCD *. It took awhile for it to reach the climax, but other than that I think this book should be more noticed by people so they could understand people with mental illnesses felt. Or, they worry that they have not turned off appliances. I now know that it's not about being neat and a germ freak. The majority of the book is Allison having new items that are fears and are off limits. Thanks to Libro FM for the ALC. Gut wrenching, Inspiring, insightful read.

The majority of the book is Allison having new items that are fears and are off limits.

I hope to write a review, and I think the only thing I wish Allison Britz had done differently is to make it VERY clear that people with OCD (at least that I know of) don't hear literal voices, because I feel like that gets a little fuzzy in her narrative at times. I learned that sometimes the “monster” would appear in the brain with a feeling of a lot of bees flying around inside your brain.

I'm so thankful she had the nerve to write her incredible story to help others know that they aren't alone. I though the inclusion of so many characters was confusing at times, but it reflected that this book is an autobiography. My other half has a touch of OCD. It is a little slow in my opinion. One aspect of this book that I enjoyed was how the book was written in present tense like a novel. Super inspiring. This book was very emotional, especially when the mental illness took over Allison's daily life. A lengthy memoir that reads like a novel, Britz's story starts at a slow pace and gains momentum as the severity of her condition increases. Britz, though, is a talented writer; it's very easy to sympathize and understand her daily struggles.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2019.

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It portrays the very real life of people who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and how fast the symptoms can come on. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Obsession is about Allison and her struggle with OCD. Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018, I almost read this book in one stretch as I found it that mesmerizing. This was a well written and informative book.

The next step was getting help. After page 200, we learn more about her recovery and how she mentally dealt with her OCD, and this is when I learnt the most and was interested in the story. Allison, a sophomore in high school who focuses on her academic achievements and living up to her social expectations, lives what some might consider an ideal life. My 12yo daughter loves reading and she hated this book. What surprised me was that she was able to hide it from her parents and teachers for so long, especially given the seriousness of the author.

Orange man bad, Trump derangement syndrome kind of stuff. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. To see what your friends thought of this book, Hi Miriam. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. a pretty interesting and insightful read. This is the author's first book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good read. The content is great, and I learnt a lot about OCD, however the writing for the majority of the book was bland and repetitive, and I ended up starting a new book and reading a few pages (if any) of this one on the side because it couldn't hold my attention. Eventually Britz accepted the help her parents had so desperately wanted to provide. It is a little slow in my opinion. This was a riveting, eye-opener into a subject I thought I knew a lot about but I really only ever knew superficial information. I remember school and it was awful at times. Kann nur empfehlen, es zu lesen. Allison Britz graduated with her BA and MA from Wake Forest University. I have OCD and my "theme" (or the topic of my obsession) was cancer when I was in high school, just like the author of this book. See all. Quickly, more and more fears and obsessions became part of her daily life.

My compul. This sprouted a fear of sidewalk cracks. 4.6 out of 5 stars 34 ratings. OCD manifests itself in so many ways brought on by acute anxiety. In the depths of her despair and struggle, she calls for help. However, it may not have stayed with me like this story is sure to do. As the title suggests this is the author’s memoir of her life with OCD, specifically during her sophomore year of high school. She gradually gets her OCD under control and picks up the shreds her illness made of her life. Diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Britz and her doctor worked hard to mitigate her obsessions. £14.72: £14.71: Paperback "Please retry" £9.71 . Honestly a really surprising, educational, and thoughtful read. I checked this out from the library because it was listed in my 5th grade daughter’s Scholastic book order, but I told her not to read it (at least not yet). I was hoping it would be a book to show her how mental illness impacts young adults which it did but it was full of biased and political ideology. If anyone is WILLING to share: If you HAVE OCD, and you read this book, do you find it to be an accurate and fair representation?

can be like. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. This book keeps you very on your toes, and makes you want to know what happens next, so you just keep reading to find out. $13.39 — Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover … Not only is Allison convinced that her delusions are true, but others make excuses for the peculiar changes in her behavior resulting in postponed diagnosis and treatment. Free with your Audible trial: Hardcover "Please retry" CDN$ 46.50 … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2018. $25.99; Listen $25.99; Listen Publisher Description. I have OCD and my "theme" (or the topic of my obsession) was cancer when I was in high school, just like the author of this book.

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