OCD: The War Inside

Examining Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and its effects on victim's lives, Mark Pancer and David Hoffert's OCD: The War Inside reminds us all that OCD isn't an illness that strikes, but rather an unhealthy continuum of existing behavior. In fact, one mother of a child with OCD mentions that she herself has a tendency towards OCD--footage of her family interactions confirm this--but hasn't yet crossed over into disorder territory; i.e., the point at which habits become compulsions and preoccupations become obsessions. While powerful medications help patients to live more normal lives, these drugs also often manifest unwanted results, ranging from weight gain to serious adverse side effects. As a result, after a brief interlude of having control over their lives, patients often cease medication and end up back in the throes of full-blown OCD. This powerful, yet also practical program drives home the frightening facts of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and effectively conveys the living hell it creates for a growing number of victims and their families. Recommended. Aud: C, P. (M. Tribby)