I feel like this book was written just for me. My ocd has plagued me most of my life, starting at age 5 and was full blown by 8. I could NEVER turn off my mind, always lamenting the past and dreading the future. Never living in the moment. Always thinking the worst things about myself and those around me. This book was absolutely perfect for me.
This book is not only knowledgeable but also wonderfully, creatively written. I loved a lot of the examples and metaphors. I enjoyed the narrator for the most part. I thought her voice sounded a little forced and deep at first but ultimately it soothed me like a wise aunt or grandmother lol. Her words really resonated with me, particularly “thinking is the death of joy.” And like they said, my thinking typically does NOT help me, it only tortures me further. Not engaging with intrusive thoughts used to be impossible for me but this book helps ease the process.
I love that they included the serenity prayer in this book. It was my late aunt’s favorite, she said it all the time. Even if one is not religious, it is a brilliant saying “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” This book helped emphasize to me that I cannot change the ppl around me or get the perfect life by trying to predict the future or change the past. I can however keep working on my ocd with self help and therapy.
I encourage anyone who is inflicted with ocd or any kind of intrusive thoughts to let this wise book help and heal you. Good luck ♥️