As a child, Lily Bailey knew she was bad. By the age of 13, she had killed someone with a thought, spread untold disease and ogled the bodies of other children. Only by performing an exhausting series of secret routines could she correct her wrongdoing.
But it was never enough. She had a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. From child to teenager to young woman, OCD had ruled Lily's life, sending a bright, vital mind spinning into a downward vortex. Until she learnt a fundamental philosophical lesson. Raw and funny, heart-breaking and uplifting, Because We Are Bad reveals with humour, grace and searing honesty what it's like to live with an almost intolerable burden of obsession.
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An incredibly honest examination of OCD, written by a woman who has struggled with the disorder since childhood. This gives a great insight into the disorder and it’s overwhelming nature, as Lily Bailey details her thought patterns and how they seemed to her to be totally reasonable, but also how they totally consumed her life. This book is a great tool for understanding, not just for friends and family members, but also for people who deal with these thought patterns themself.
