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Touch and Go Joe: An Adolescent's Experience of OCD (Paperback)

by Joe Wells (Author)
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'Joe comes across wise beyond his years when it comes to perception of OCD and how it should be treated, not to mention his very good sense of humour which is evident within the book.' - Ashley Fulward, OCD-UK 'A fantastic achievement - as equally valuable as an inspiration for those with the condition and an insight for those who wish to understand it better. A brave and fascinating book.' - Jarvis Cocker, Pulp


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'I feel as if I have been waiting for this book. Children and teenagers with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have been asking for this book for years.' - from the foreword by Isobel Heyman. One in every 100 people suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and 16-year-old Joe Wells is one of them. In "Touch and Go Joe", he tells the story of his battle with OCD from its insidious beginnings at age 9 and increasingly intrusive symptoms, to diagnosis at age 12. Having struggled to keep the condition a secret for years, he is now able to talk and write openly about OCD and how he battled to overcome it. This book is packed with advice and coping strategies, as well as first-hand accounts of available treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy and medication. Written in an informal and accessible style, and including his own humorous illustrations, "Touch and Go Joe" gives an upbeat yet realistic look at the effect of OCD on adolescent life. This honest and amusing account will raise awareness of this all-too-common, yet frequently mis diagnosed disorder and will be of interest to anyone who has suffered from or knows someone who has suffered from OCD, including children and adolescents, teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, parents and carers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touch and Go Joe, 8 Jun 2006
This is an amazing, fascinating, and inspirational story about one boys fight to overcome obsessive compulsive disorder, a story which offers an incredible insight into the mind of someone suffering from this illness. Everyone should read it!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a brilliant little book!!, 15 Mar 2009
I bought this book on the recommendation of my 12 year old son's psychologist. As he has a very short attention span, I read this book to my son and for the first time in years, he was riveted to every word I read. At last, here was somebody else, Joe, who suffered the same symptoms and knew exactly how my son felt. The book showed how CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy)can help and how, although it seldom goes away completely, OCD can be managed. A great, easy read for both parents and young sufferers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touch and go Joe, 6 Mar 2009
By Helen S. Ruhl "divine bites" (uk) - See all my reviews
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An excellent book for a teenage sufferer of OCD and parents of a sufferer. The book gives hope of beating OCD with behaviour therapy work and also use of medication , if needed.
My 9 year old daughter also read it.
A must have book for a sufferer of OCD and Parents
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Very interesting account from an adolescents viewpoint. He makes the disorder very clear and describes it well. It would be a good guide for someone suffering with OCD.
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