Kellie Madison [on Twitter] is working on a movie titled Machine Man about a man with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In this video, she and Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz are interviewed by Dawna Lee Heising about the movie and about OCD.
Notes:
- Jeff Schwartz's upcoming book: You Are Not Your Brain: The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life
- Jeff Bell's book: Rewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Press release about the movie: Veteran Female filmmaker Kellie Madison tackles obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) with narrative feature film; Kicks off never-been-done-before grassroots campaign to raise awareness and funding
- Facebook page for Machine Man
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a debilitating condition that affects 2 to 3 percent of the population at some point in the life. It is the fourth most common personality disorder. It is linked to genetics and is caused by an imbalance in the person's brain chemistry. This perfectionism may interfere with the person's ability to complete a given task, because their rigid standards cannot be upheld. People with it, may emotionally withdraw when they are not able to control the situation.
Posted by: Obsessive compulsive disorder | March 25, 2011 at 02:58 AM
Jeff is one of the world's top experts on OCD. You might enjoy his book on OCD titled BRAIN LOCK. I recommend it if you are interested in the topic.
Posted by: Stephanie | April 20, 2011 at 02:29 PM