OCD—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—is often referenced as a joke when people describe neatnik friends or their own habits of perfection. But for those suffering from the mental disorder, it is no laughing manner. Filmmaker Adrian McCarthy’s OCD and Me features several OCD sufferers—who candidly describe how the disorder has severely affected their lives—and the therapists and counselors who are working to help them. Although OCD manifests in various ways, it is here described as intrusive thoughts or mental images that affect a person’s behavior. For instance, a person with OCD might believe that if she doesn’t wash her hands in a precise manner (including an almost ritualistic approach to pumping soap from a container and counting during the process) then something bad will happen to someone she cares about. This can be further fueled by images of the different forms that the vague "bad" might take, creating a loop of mental anguish. These compulsive physical habits—which, in addition to hand washing, may include checking lights, stoves, and locks, as well as other behaviors—can help alleviate the disturbing thoughts of individuals with OCD. Cognitive behavior therapy is the treatment method most often used (training the brain to differentiate between real and perceived danger), but it’s a long road for OCD sufferers, with no fast or easy resolution. Offering a compelling look at an oft-misunderstood ailment, this is highly recommended. Aud: C, P. (C. Block)
OCD and Me
(2016) 53 min. DVD: $24.99 ($199.99 w/PPR). Dreamscape Media. Closed captioned. Volume 33, Issue 4
OCD and Me
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