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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