Helen Hurst

A day with OCD (not that I have it)

by Helen Hurst

I thought this book gave a little incite into what a person dealing with OCD goes through in a typical day. I have a daughter with OCD and when I seen this book being offered for review through LibraryThing I requested it right away. I have read some literature and looked at quite a few websites on OCD but have not ever read a personal account from someone living with it.

I actually would like to read more and am interested in why and how someone becomes "addicted" to doing such ritualistic behaviours. So if you are looking for an in depth account this is not it. This is a very short book on one woman's typical day with OCD.

I think the writing gave a very descriptive account to what is going on in her mind and I'm wondering how in the world she was able to end the book without going on and on forever, but maybe it just felt right to end where she did.… (més)

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Not a bad book. I agree with one of the other reviewers that it was a bit choppy, but not in a way that made it difficult for me to continue reading. It was interesting to learn about OCD from the author's perspective.I have a child that also has OCD, and am sometimes baffled by some of the things that he does, especially since he is not at the point where he can explain what is going on inside his mind and how I can help him work through some of his obsessive thoughts. Being able to read about an adult's experience is helpful.… (més)