Guest guest Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hello, I have read quite a few books on OCD, including memoirs because my son, who is now almost 18, had quite a hard and long time dealing with it. I am also right in the middle of reading Nowhere Near Normal. I found that most books gave me one or two ideas that I hadn't thought of before. Some, however, only served to remind me what not to do with regards to OCD. Some books that we found helpful include: Rewind, Reply, and Repeat by Jeff Bell (he does a good job describing what OCD was like for him and how he dealt with it), The Thought that Counts by Kant (describes what it's like for a young adult to deal with OCD - this book also has intertwined sections from a mental health professional), The Boy who Finally Stopped Washing by B (This book is by a therapist who also has had a long time dealing with OCD - he gives some interesting perspectives on OCD), and Touch and Go Joe, which was written by a teenager who has OCD. I have also just finished OCD Treatment Through Storytelling by Dr. Weg - in this book he puts together many stories that help to describe the many issues of OCD. Even though my son is now doing very well and we aren't in need of much help at the moment, I plan to keep this book close by for the time when his OCD flares. I would also like to mention that my son Ray has also written book that we have just self-published about his OCD (The Ray of Hope: A Teenager's Fight Against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder He (with me as editor) wrote it in a question and answer format that is directly mainly at teenagers. But, I have had some response back from therapists who have read it and who also think that it can be of help to parents. In his book, he tries to answer questions such as " Why did OCD happen to me? Should I tell my friends or teachers about my OCD? Am I a pervert for having sexual obsessions? " I have read, in addition to the mentioned books, many others and would be willing to give any advice I have about them. Feel free to ask! Hope this helps. Best, Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks for those excellent recommendations, Joni. Much appreciated. > > > Hello, > > I have read quite a few books on OCD, including memoirs because my son, who is now almost 18, had quite a hard and long time dealing with it. I am also right in the middle of reading Nowhere Near Normal. I found that most books gave me one or two ideas that I hadn't thought of before. Some, however, only served to remind me what not to do with regards to OCD. Some books that we found helpful include: Rewind, Reply, and Repeat by Jeff Bell (he does a good job describing what OCD was like for him and how he dealt with it), The Thought that Counts by Kant (describes what it's like for a young adult to deal with OCD - this book also has intertwined sections from a mental health professional), The Boy who Finally Stopped Washing by B (This book is by a therapist who also has had a long time dealing with OCD - he gives some interesting perspectives on OCD), and Touch and Go Joe, which was written by a teenager who has OCD. > > I have also just finished OCD Treatment Through Storytelling by Dr. Weg - in this book he puts together many stories that help to describe the many issues of OCD. Even though my son is now doing very well and we aren't in need of much help at the moment, I plan to keep this book close by for the time when his OCD flares. > > I would also like to mention that my son Ray has also written book that we have just self-published about his OCD (The Ray of Hope: A Teenager's Fight Against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder He (with me as editor) wrote it in a question and answer format that is directly mainly at teenagers. But, I have had some response back from therapists who have read it and who also think that it can be of help to parents. In his book, he tries to answer questions such as " Why did OCD happen to me? Should I tell my friends or teachers about my OCD? Am I a pervert for having sexual obsessions? " > > I have read, in addition to the mentioned books, many others and would be willing to give any advice I have about them. Feel free to ask! > > Hope this helps. > > Best, > > Joni > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Joni, where can we order your son's book? To: Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Inspirational books  Thanks for those excellent recommendations, Joni. Much appreciated. > > > Hello, > > I have read quite a few books on OCD, including memoirs because my son, who is now almost 18, had quite a hard and long time dealing with it. I am also right in the middle of reading Nowhere Near Normal. I found that most books gave me one or two ideas that I hadn't thought of before. Some, however, only served to remind me what not to do with regards to OCD. Some books that we found helpful include: Rewind, Reply, and Repeat by Jeff Bell (he does a good job describing what OCD was like for him and how he dealt with it), The Thought that Counts by Kant (describes what it's like for a young adult to deal with OCD - this book also has intertwined sections from a mental health professional), The Boy who Finally Stopped Washing by B (This book is by a therapist who also has had a long time dealing with OCD - he gives some interesting perspectives on OCD), and Touch and Go Joe, which was written by a teenager who has OCD. > > I have also just finished OCD Treatment Through Storytelling by Dr. Weg - in this book he puts together many stories that help to describe the many issues of OCD. Even though my son is now doing very well and we aren't in need of much help at the moment, I plan to keep this book close by for the time when his OCD flares. > > I would also like to mention that my son Ray has also written book that we have just self-published about his OCD (The Ray of Hope: A Teenager's Fight Against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder He (with me as editor) wrote it in a question and answer format that is directly mainly at teenagers. But, I have had some response back from therapists who have read it and who also think that it can be of help to parents. In his book, he tries to answer questions such as " Why did OCD happen to me? Should I tell my friends or teachers about my OCD? Am I a pervert for having sexual obsessions? " > > I have read, in addition to the mentioned books, many others and would be willing to give any advice I have about them. Feel free to ask! > > Hope this helps. > > Best, > > Joni > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Joni, where can we order your son's book? To: Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Inspirational books  Thanks for those excellent recommendations, Joni. Much appreciated. > > > Hello, > > I have read quite a few books on OCD, including memoirs because my son, who is now almost 18, had quite a hard and long time dealing with it. I am also right in the middle of reading Nowhere Near Normal. I found that most books gave me one or two ideas that I hadn't thought of before. Some, however, only served to remind me what not to do with regards to OCD. Some books that we found helpful include: Rewind, Reply, and Repeat by Jeff Bell (he does a good job describing what OCD was like for him and how he dealt with it), The Thought that Counts by Kant (describes what it's like for a young adult to deal with OCD - this book also has intertwined sections from a mental health professional), The Boy who Finally Stopped Washing by B (This book is by a therapist who also has had a long time dealing with OCD - he gives some interesting perspectives on OCD), and Touch and Go Joe, which was written by a teenager who has OCD. > > I have also just finished OCD Treatment Through Storytelling by Dr. Weg - in this book he puts together many stories that help to describe the many issues of OCD. Even though my son is now doing very well and we aren't in need of much help at the moment, I plan to keep this book close by for the time when his OCD flares. > > I would also like to mention that my son Ray has also written book that we have just self-published about his OCD (The Ray of Hope: A Teenager's Fight Against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder He (with me as editor) wrote it in a question and answer format that is directly mainly at teenagers. But, I have had some response back from therapists who have read it and who also think that it can be of help to parents. In his book, he tries to answer questions such as " Why did OCD happen to me? Should I tell my friends or teachers about my OCD? Am I a pervert for having sexual obsessions? " > > I have read, in addition to the mentioned books, many others and would be willing to give any advice I have about them. Feel free to ask! > > Hope this helps. > > Best, > > Joni > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hello, Thanks so much for your interest. Ray's book can be found on Amazon and on the website Vermilionpress.com. Best, Joni > > Joni, where can we order your son's book? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hello, Thanks so much for your interest. Ray's book can be found on Amazon and on the website Vermilionpress.com. Best, Joni > > Joni, where can we order your son's book? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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