Triggered

I guess maybe I expected too much. The first half of the book has Worstmann describing what develops the disease and brings him to breakdown. But it felt a little surface-y. When he actually describes OCD and his particular symptoms, I felt like the book was helpful. But then he returns to not actually telling us all that was happening. Strange, given it is a memoir. Or maybe reading about a college kid just isn't that interesting?

Chapters 7-10 were helpful in understanding the illness and treatment. I would encourage anyone who is hoping to understand what a friend or family member may be dealing with to focus on those chapters.

Overall, I think Wortmann is not far enough removed from the breakdown and treatment to truly justify this book. He even states he's embarrassed to admit some things (and doesn't). But I guess he has to pay his bills!