The Home for Writers with Neurological Conditions
In this week’s edition of the Hertfordshire ‘Comet’ (25th February 2010) there is a notice on p.48 of local books, including ‘Check Mates’. Rather unfortunately, despite having my contact details, the paper didn’t actually communicate with me about this and sprang it on me at the last minute that it would be going to press […]
Click here to listen to Vrinda Pendred talk about the modern theory that conditions such as OCD and Tourette’s are actually autoimmune disorders, as well as discuss ‘Check Mates’ the very first collection of fiction, poetry and artwork inspired by OCD, all by people with OCD. You can also listen to further episodes of the […]
The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM) is soon to be released in its fifth revision. Before its publication, however, the public apparently have a say in the proposed revisions. Included in the proposal is the combination of all autistic disorders into one single entry for Autistic Spectrum Disorders – as well as […]
A fascinating and enlightening read, so brave and honest. OCD: I never really knew. And now I’m so glad that I do. Thank you for this. Nia Peeples – Actress, Singer & Writer – Los Angeles, CA You can read more about Nia at her website: http://www.niapeeples.org And be sure to pre-order ‘Check Mates’ here, […]
You can now officially pre-order ‘Check Mates’ – a collection of fiction, poetry and artwork about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, by People with OCD. It is a project conceived and developed by genuine sufferers and survivors of the condition, who met via a social networking website dedicated to OCD. The book is now listed on Amazon, in […]
As someone who took various medications for three years and experienced SEVERE side effects that have emotionally scarred me even ten years on…and the drugs didn’t even work (!)…and as someone who instead went the psychology/therapy route and tried to understand more about myself and my difficulties, to come to a point of acceptance and […]
For far too long, OCD has remained largely misunderstood and misrepresented around the world. Stitched together in this collection of fiction and poetry is a literary patchwork of OCD insights, each offering the unique wisdom and intimacy of personal experience. What a wonderful opportunity this book presents readers looking to understand such a complex and multifaceted […]
I’m sure we’ve all heard about the link between disorders such as autism/ADD and allergies to wheat and dairy. We’ve heard about the Glycaemic Index and making sure our blood-sugar levels are balanced. But how many of us are ready to put these ideas into practice in our daily lives? I, for one, have turned […]
In the January / February 2010 edition of ‘Scientific American Mind’, there is an article entitled From Throat to Mind: The case for strep throat-induced mental illness grows stronger. It discusses the much debated theory that conditions such as Tourette’s, OCD, Autism and ADHD are the result of autoimmune responses to strep infections in childhood. […]
This powerful collection offers readers a rare and intimate glimpse into the mind of those who struggle with OCD. We hope this book contributes to a sense of community for those in their journey with OCD, as well as help to educate those who want to better understand what it is like to live with OCD. […]