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For the more than 2 million Americans with obsessive-compulsive
disorder, the intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable behaviors can
take a harsh toll, as author Jared Douglas Kant knows all too well.
Diagnosed with OCD at age 11, Jared became ruled by dread of deadly
germs and diseases, the unrelenting need to count and check things,
and a persistent, nagging doubt that overshadowed his life.
In The Thought that Counts, Jared shares his deeply personal
account of trial, tribulation, and ultimately triumph. Using
anecdotes, narratives and sidebars, this book adds a human face to
a complex disorder. Jared's funny, often touching, sometimes
harrowing tale makes for compelling reading. Yet his memoir is only
half the story. With the help of psychologist Martin Franklin,
Ph.D., and veteran science writer Linda Wasmer Andrews, Jared
paints the big picture for other teens with OCD. Drawing on the
latest scientific and medical evidence, he explains how to
recognize warning signs, where to find help, and what treatments
have proved effective. Jared also offers practical suggestions on
managing the symptoms of OCD at home, at school, and in
relationships with family and friends. The result is both an
absorbing memoir and a useful guide that will help to ease the
isolation caused by OCD, assuring anyone recently diagnosed with
the disease that, with commitment and hard work, they can overcome
this illness.
Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books
written specifically for teens and young adults, this volume offers
hope to young people who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive
disorder, helping them to overcome the challenges of this illness
and go on to lead healthy, productive lives.
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