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It'll Be Okay: How I Kept Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from Ruining My Life
by
Shannon Shy (Goodreads Author)
Shannon Shy is a senior civilian attorney with the Department of the Navy and a retired U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Lieutenant Colonel. In 1997, while on active duty with the Marines, he was diagnosed with a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder or "OCD." His OCD had become so severe he became practically non-functioning. He constantly found himself in a seemingly end...more
Paperback, 112 pages
Published
March 11th 2009
by Authorhouse
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Great book written by Shannon, a family friend. It was nice reading about someone I know and their struggle with life. It makes life seem a bit more real. I sometimes forget that I'm not the only one struggling.
Thanks Shannon, for sharing your story.
Thanks Shannon, for sharing your story.
It’ll Be Okay is a story of healing and triumph over Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). As a Marine, Shannon Shy was the picture of strength and confidence. No one was more outgoing and fun loving.
Then, without warning, OCD began robbing Shannon of himself. Like many OCD sufferers, he developed a variety of compulsions including mistaking everyday objects along the side of the road for dead bodies, worrying that parked cars could contain injured people, needing to make sure that people were t...more
Then, without warning, OCD began robbing Shannon of himself. Like many OCD sufferers, he developed a variety of compulsions including mistaking everyday objects along the side of the road for dead bodies, worrying that parked cars could contain injured people, needing to make sure that people were t...more
Shannon Shy, a Marine officer had ocd. Not the ‘cute’ kind where people say: “ oh, I’m sooo OCD”, but the real, devastating kind that turns your life and everyone in it upside down. Shannon gives a detailed description of all his ocd symptoms and how they affected his life. He uses the words ‘tortured’, ‘exhausting’, ‘haunting thoughts’ and 'anguish'. All strong words that underscore the intensiveness and seriousness of ocd.
Most of Shy’s symptoms had to do with checking. Was the door really lock...more
Most of Shy’s symptoms had to do with checking. Was the door really lock...more
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For an OCD person it's very important to be able to connect with other people that have OCD because it makes you feel like you're not alone in this battle. Even though I shared none of Shannon Shy's obsessions/compulsions, I can totally relate to his logic. This book is very important to me because it has given me tools in how to fight my own battle against OCD!
Anyone who struggles with OCD should read this story - great to read about a real person who has learned to live with OCD and without medication.
Good reminder that you aren't alone and also helpful to hear someone else's experiences.
Every OCD sufferer needs to read this.
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