The World of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Experiences of Living with OCD

Dana Fennell

ISBN 10: 1479872342 / ISBN 13: 9781479872343

Published by New York University Press, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Experiences of Living with OCD
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1479872342
• ISBN 13: 9781479872343
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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Synopsis

Beyond trivialization and misunderstanding, the realities of people experiencing OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects millions of people worldwide and looms large in popular culture, for instance when people quip about being “so OCD.” However, this sometimes has little relation to the actual experiences of people diagnosed with the disorder. In The World of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Dana Fennell explores the lives of people who have OCD, giving us fresh insight into a highly misunderstood, trivialized, and sometimes stigmatized mental disorder that has no surefire cure.

Drawing primarily on interviews with people who have OCD, Fennell shows us the diversity of ways the disorder manifests, when and why people come to perceive themselves as having a problem, what treatment options they pursue, and how they make sense of and manage their lives. From those who have obsessions about their sexuality and relationships, to those who check repeatedly to make sure they have not caused harm, she sheds light on the hopes, expectations, and difficulties that people with OCD encounter.

Fennell reveals how people cope in the face of this misunderstood disorder, including how they manage the barriers they face in the workplace and society. An eye-opening read, The World of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder encourages us to consider, empathize with, and take steps to improve the lives of people with mental health issues.

About the Author

Dana Fennell is Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern Mississippi. She is the author of The World of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Experiences of Living with OCD.