Northborough Author to Speak about OCD at Local Library

Daniel Singer hadn’t eaten in a week. Hunched over with his head in his hands, he’d sit in his “safe” chair for hours, doing nothing but shaking, mumbling and moaning; he was in the throes of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dan went from seven therapists to ten medications to a nine week stay at a world renowned residential treatment program. His parents worried he’d never again be able to function in society, or even worse, survive.

Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery is a mother’s account of the courage and perseverance of a young man who at times was hindered by the very people who were supposed to be helping him. It is a story of hope and the power of family, as well as a useful guide for all those whose lives have been touched by this often misunderstood and misrepresented disorder. Weaving expert commentary and useful information about OCD and its treatment throughout, the authors offer not just a personal account of how the disorder can affect sufferers and families, but also a glimpse into the possibilities for diagnosis, clinical approaches, and successful outcomes. Today, thanks to exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the front line psychological treatment for OCD as recommended by the American Psychological Association, Dan is a college graduate working in his chosen field and living life to the fullest. He is living proof that even those with the most severe cases of OCD can not only recover, but triumph.

Janet Singer writes regularly for Psychcentral.com as well as Mentalhelp.net, and has been published on many other web sites including Beyond OCD, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and Mad in America. She has also been an invited speaker at OCD conferences. Her own blog, ocdtalk (www.ocdtalk.wordpress.com) reaches readers in 167 countries.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Janet as she recounts her family’s journey, reads from her book, and answers questions. Her message is one of hope as she spreads the word that OCD, no matter how severe, is treatable.

Northborough Library - Saturday, June 27, 2015, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm