OCD Throws Bows
By Dirk Keaton
26 pages / half letter
OCD
is a serious disorder that has been minimized by inane cultural
references (as have many other mental health issues). People who do not
experience a mental health issue have no idea what a person experiences
who lives with OCD, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, or anything else we
have labeled a “disorder”. The only way we can get a glimpse into these
experiences is to hear & understand people’s personal stories.
Dirk
writes about OCD clearly and directly. He guides you into his world and
how it affects his functioning, and leads you through his recovery
process. OCD Throws Bows is first person journalism at its most powerful.
Editorial:
Drug companies have convinced most people (and definitely most doctors)
that there is a cure for everything via medication. This is simply not
true – medications often cause more issues than they resolve. I might
write a zine about this at some point from my firsthand experiences. In
order to deal with OCD, depression, or any mental health concern one has
to do the inner cognitive and emotional work, as Dirk has clearly done
in his personal journey to treat OCD and reclaim his life.
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