Man, Interrupted: Welcome to the Bizarre World of OCD, Where Once More is Never Enough - Couverture rigide

Bailey, James

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1845960068 ISBN 13 : 9781845960063

Editeur : Mainstream Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

"Man, Interrupted" is the true story of one man's experiences as a sufferer of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Jim Bailey's obsessions centred around drugs and his fear of coming into contact with them, through people spiking his food, by accidentally touching a junkie, or even just touching a photograph of an marijuana leaf. After a period of trying desperately to cope with his illness, he was admitted to one of America's leading psychiatric hospitals. The myriad methods of treatment there included trips to greet drug addicts and homeless people in an attempt to expose him to his fears and eradicate his anxiety. It is testimony to Bailey's indomitable spirit that he is now able to see the absurdity of many of the situations in which he found himself. "Man, Interrupted" gives a glimpse into the tortured world of a man suffering from what is an increasingly common disorder. But far from being a doom-laden account of mental illness, the result is uniquely revealing hilariously entertaining and wonderfully rewarding.

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À propos de l?auteur

James Bailey was born in Arkansas City, Kansas. In the early '80s, he stumbled on the perfect profession for his instability: acting. After appearing in a few TV shows, he discovered that writing was another way to express his pent-up anger and creativity. He was content to leave Hollywood but soon after was struck with a crippling form of OCD. Now recovered, he lives in Louisiana, where he continues to write and act.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mainstream Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1845960068
• ISBN 13: 9781845960063
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible