Body Punishment: OCD, Addiction, and Finding the Courage to Heal PDF
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Special Praise for Body Punishment “Body Punishment has an inviting and comforting way of discussing a misunderstood and isolating illness. Reading it was like sitting in an overstuffed couch talking to a best friend. It gives hope to those suffering with OCD but also those with loved ones with OCD that they can’t ‘understand.’ Wonderful read. I did not put it down until I read it cover to cover!” Lisa I. Carroll Supervising US Probation Officer, Middle District of Louisiana “Sarcastic, witty, insightful! Maggie Lamond Simone writes with a sincerity that is endearing and frank, giving a voice to the internal conversations that lead to silent suffering for many. Body Punishment is an insight into the life and mind of an innocent being conditioned by OCD—colorful, dramatic, passionate, sharp, and disruptive at times, though beautiful when seeing it as a whole.” Kaushal B. Nanavati, MD, FAAFP, ABIHM Director, Integrative Medicine, Upstate Cancer Center Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine SUNY Upstate Medical University “Maggie Simone provides a deeply personal account of her experiences with OCD and addiction. She shows how one can overcome significant psychiatric challenges while leading a productive, fulfilling life.” Kevin P. Hill, MD, MHS Assistant Professor of Psychiatry McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School “Body Punishment is a deeply personal account of living with OCD. Maggie recounts her childhood and how undiagnosed OCD impacted her self-esteem and life experiences. Maggie’s open, honest, and humorous writing style allows the reader an unusually intimate glimpse into the life of someone living with OCD. “She chronicles the evolution of addiction from self-medicating to alleviate symptoms of anxiety to the point where alcohol use takes on a life of its own. Her life example offers hope, empathy, and a sense of belonging for someone with OCD. “Body Punishment is a compelling read and one we will recommend to our clients.” Cary Rector, MS, LMHC Tonja Rector, MA, LMFT “Body Punishment is remarkably intimate and inspiring. Maggie Lamond Simone bares her soul in a way that can only be described as beautifully vulnerable. “Correlating her experiences in the martial arts with her growing realization about her mental illness and alcoholism, she brilliantly exposes both as journeys of insight, healing, and personal growth. This book creates an opening for those who struggle with any mental affliction; through her courageous self-disclosures, Simone lets others know they are not alone, that they can be empowered to act, and, perhaps most importantly, there is no shame in mental illness.” Dr. William A. Raineri, Orthodontist Fourth Degree Black Belt Central Recovery Press (CRP) is committed to publishing exceptional materials addressing addiction treatment, recovery, and behavioral healthcare topics, including original and quality books, audio/visual communications, and web-based new media. Through a diverse selection of titles, we seek to contribute a broad range of unique resources for professionals, recovering individuals and their families, and the general public. For more information, visit www.centralrecoverypress.com. © 2015 by Maggie Lamond Simone All rights reserved. Published 2015. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher. Publisher: Central Recovery Press 3321 N. Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89129 20 19 18 17 16 15 1 2 3 4 5 ISBN: 978-1-937612-82-5 (e-book) Photo of Maggie Lamond Simone by Katrina Grady Publisher’s Note: This is a memoir, a work based on fact recorded to the best of the author’s memory. Central Recovery Press books represent the experiences and opinions of their authors only. Every effort has been made to ensure that events, institutions, and statistics presented in our books as facts are accurate and up-to-date. To protect their privacy, the names of some of the people and institutions in this book may have been changed. This book contains general information about OCD, alcoholism, and suggested treatments. The information is not medical advice, and should not be treated as such. Central Recovery Press makes no representations or warranties in relation to the medical information in this book; this book is not an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you think you or someone close to you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information in this or any book. Cover design, interior design, and layout by Sara Streifel, Think Creative Design This book is dedicated to my parents, who, with little of the knowledge available today about what goes on in our heads and why, never lost sight of their love for us. I’m hoping one day my children will say the same about me. CONTENTS FOREWORD BY KELLY HAMILTON, LMHC, BCC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PROLOGUE CHAPTER ONE WHITE BELT CHAPTER TWO YELLOW BELT CHAPTER THREE ORANGE BELT CHAPTER FOUR PURPLE BELT CHAPTER FIVE BLUE BELT CHAPTER SIX GREEN BELT CHAPTER SEVEN BROWN BELT CHAPTER EIGHT RED BELT CHAPTER NINE HIGH RED BELT CHAPTER TEN BLACK BELT EPILOGUE RESOURCES
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