About this item

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.



About the Author

Janet Singer

Janet Singer is a mom whose son was so debilitated by severe obsessive-compulsive disorder that he couldn't even eat. Her family floundered and then fought their way through a disorienting maze of treatments and programs, desperately trying to find the best help possible for Dan. He went from seven therapists to ten medications to a nine week stay at a world renowned residential treatment program. Janet's frustration turned to terror as she worried he might never again function in society, or even worse, survive.

Since those dark days, Janet has become a tireless advocate for OCD awareness. She is a non-clinician blogger for MentalHelp.net and the creator of and past blogger for Beyond OCD's blog, Connections. She is published regularly on PsychCentral and has also been published on the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and Mad In America web sites. Additionally she was an invited speaker and panelist at the 2011 and 2013 OCD Texas conferences, and is a frequent contributor and guest blogger on various mental health sites, blogs, and forums. Her own blog, www.ocdtalk.wordpress.com, receives over 15,000 hits monthly and has reached readers in 167 countries.



Read Next Recommendation

Report incorrect product information.