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Shannon Shy
The author, a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Marine Corps Reserve and a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, shares his journey of overcoming severe OCD diagnosed during active duty. With three books on OCD recovery, a Facebook page, and an online course, he provides peer support worldwide, drawing from personal experiences and professional credentials. Serving on the Board of Directors for the International OCD Foundation and as its President, he emphasizes a comprehensive guide in his latest book and course, offering hope, insights, and motivation for OCD sufferers to transform their perspective and lead fulfilling lives.
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Turning Points
"Turning Points" by Shannon Shy is a comprehensive guide that draws on the author's personal experience with OCD, likening the disorder to a destructive force capable of upending lives. Shy, a certified peer recovery specialist, combines personal insights with practical strategies to empower OCD sufferers in overcoming the emotional, mental, and physical challenges associated with the condition. The book offers a roadmap of hope through principles, exercises, and real-life stories, encouraging individuals to choose recovery over fear and providing valuable information on peer support in the OCD recovery journey.
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It'll Be Ok
Shannon Shy, a senior civilian attorney with the Department of the Navy and retired U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, shares his journey of overcoming severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in his keynote address at the 2010 International OCD Foundation Annual Conference. Diagnosed in 1997 during active duty, Shy struggled with intrusive thoughts, mental anguish, and suicidal ideation. Through the support of his wife, colleagues, psychiatry, medication, and behavioral therapy, he developed effective strategies to manage OCD, providing hope and insight for others facing similar challenges in his book.
Learn to Manage
Shannon developed a course that includes presentations from experts and peer mentors across the OCD community. Through his course, the presenters will help you develop strategies to manage your OCD symptoms.
Services
In addition to his educational courses, he offers virtual and in-person individual and group presentations.