Title: How to live with OCD Naturally
Author: Maria Flaherty
Publisher: Rustik Haws LLC
ISBN: 978-1-951147-05-1
Pages: 94
Genre: Non- Fiction
Reviewed by: Christa Hill
Pacific Book Review
Maria Flaherty does an excellent job of opening our minds to the world of the OCD individual. Her book challenges the thoughts and perspectives that many people have about what OCD is. The descriptions of OCD are real, clear, and informative. Flaherty helps those who suffer with OCD to grasp how to manage it, while simultaneously assisting friends and family of obsessive-compulsive friends grow as sympathetic and supportive cheerleaders.
The list of medications that are listed in chapter 2 details some of the common side effects of OCD and anti-depressant medications. Since this book is geared towards overcoming OCD naturally it is very cordial of the writer to explain the various ins and outs of these common drugs. As chief protectors of our own bodies and health it is never a bad idea to develop an extensive knowledge about medications, food, and general wellness. Each chapter of this book has a small nugget for wisdom for both OCD sufferers and others.
I applaud Maria Flaherty for her courage and dedication to expanding knowledge about mental health. It is very rare that you find a quick read devoted to natural wellness. She writes in a conversational and informal tone that makes this book easy to interact with. This book is well thought out, well composed and much needed. In a glass half-empty world Flaherty manages to place a positive spin on many situations.
The information, or dare I say education, provided in this book helps to make the lives of others suffering from OCD much clearer. However, by way of critic I would say that it is very possible that some readers will find a connection with the divine is more distressing than the disorder. This book would be beneficial for anyone dealing with OCD in their life as well as mental health professionals looking for the most effective ways to treat this condition. How to live with OCD Naturally is interesting, educational, uplifting, and truly worthy of recommending.
