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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mitzi VanCleve is a self-published author who began writing out of a deep desire to provide awareness, support and advocacy for those who share her experience of living with anxiety disorders. She was particularly inspired to share her experiences within the body of Christ in order to help eliminate the stigma, lack of understanding and lack of support for Christians who suffer from mental illness. Mitzi experienced distressing bouts of anxiety in the form of obsessional themes and social anxiety from childhood to early adulthood. Sadly, she remained unaware of her disorders up until her mid-twenties which resulted in her feeling isolated, alone, and, as she puts it; “like some sort of freakish anomaly.” At that point in time she began to experience debilitating panic attacks which led to the discovery that she had Panic Disorder. Mitzi was immensely relieved to find out that she had an actual disorder which could be managed, but still remained unaware that some of her longest and most excruciating seasons of distress were due to type of OCD called Purely Obsessional OCD. That answer didn’t come until, at the age of fifty, she went through yet another crushing season of anxiety due to severe obsessions about her faith in Christ. As Mitzi became educated about OCD and was able to obtain professional help, this resulted in a greater level of relief as she became more skilled at learning how to manage the OCD. Eventually, she began to communicate through online forums with other Christians who were afflicted with anxiety disorders and found that she was able to provide a great deal of comfort, encouragement and hope to those who were suffering in isolated silence. This is what led to her publishing her first book: “Strivings Within – The OCD Christian.” After publishing that book she felt a desire to reach out to teens because that’s when anxiety disorders will typically become much more distressing. Mitzi thought that the best way to do that would be in the form of an easy read/ fictional novel which portrayed what it’s like for a teen who is struggling with some of the things she went through at that age. This is how “In Your Dreams” was born. Mitzi resides in Michigan with her closest friend and supporter; her husband Dennis. They have been married for thirty-eight years and have three children and seven grandchildren.

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Paperback: 274 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 21, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1517678447

ISBN-13: 978-1517678449

Product Dimensions:

6 x 0.6 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#114,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

WOW! I was stunned when I came across this book! I only wish I had come across it when I was in the midst of my deep depression and OCD experience. I have read other helpful advice on OCD for Christians, but this is by far the best book ever on the subject!! Even my Christian psychiatrist and Christian counselors that I had talked to didn't exactly understand what was going on with me.The Lord has just recently healed me of this Pure O terror that I experienced non-stop from the minute I woke up until going to sleep at night. I was in an extremely stressful time in my life and it morphed into thoughts that I doubted that I was truly saved. I began to think that I had to believe continuously that I was saved in order to hold onto my salvation. I struggled to truly believe that I was saved and doubted and wondered if I had been saved to begin with. I figured if I wasn't saved, I had to get saved, so I would ask the Lord Jesus into my heart and life to save me and then about 10 minutes later, would begin to doubt it. I would feel bad about doubting it and would ask Him to forgive me for doubting, then I would ask Him into my life again, thinking it was the last time I would do this, but then the doubts would start up again 10 minutes later. Then I would ask Him to forgive me for asking Him into my life so many times and not believing that He had come in, then on and on it went. I began to think I wasn't believing, and so therefore I was damned because I wasn't believing. The terror of these constant thoughts was hell itself! The constant fear I felt was torment. This went on for an entire year! I couldn't understand what was wrong with me and my family was very concerned. Eventually the Lord healed me, He gets all the glory. I started taking some natural supplements that healed my brain over time. Pure O OCD is definitely a physical issue, not a spiritual one,though I couldn't understand that at the time and kept blaming myself for the thinking.I came across Mitzi's book about a month ago, and it is as if she were writing of some of my own experiences!! She is a very gifted writer and was able to put down in words what many of us have experienced. She uses very helpful illustrations,she is very good at explaining what happens in our thoughts, and then explains how to handle them. God has truly given her insight and understanding into this disorder and she is able to encourage those who are in the midst of this suffering. She is an advocate for us and a wonderful encouragement!f I thank God for Mitzi!

I majored in Psychology, and I have to say that in all the years I read, from textbooks, about mental disorders, it would have meant a LOT to have a book to read that was a personal account of someone suffering from a mental disorder, but not just any mental disorder, actually, especially a book on OCD. Why? Because besides the fact that OCD-- a serious medical condition-- has been repeatedly made light of in our culture, OCD is a disorder that is so narrowly understood, and often completely misunderstood, as a disorder that is all about compulsions that are manifest 'outwardly', such as compulsive hand washing and disproportionate double-checking-- very difficult symptoms to manage, but certainly not the only kind. Incredibly, during the entire course of earning my degree, I never heard one instructor mention that there was more than one type of OCD, 'Pure-O', which is the primary type of OCD focused on in this book, and concerns compulsions that manifest mainly in one's mind. This book should absolutely be required reading for any student of psychology!But another reason why this book is so invaluable is its special focus not only on the physiological aspects of OCD that apply to everyone with the disorder but, particularly, for the encouragement it provides Christians. As wonderful as it is, overall, to be a Christian, Christians with OCD can easily find themselves vulnerable to the symptom of scrupulosity, or 'Religious OCD'. With the unfortunate persistence of stigma and ignorance that exists in the very heart of the Church, the pastor's study, even the sanctuary, the very places where a Christian should and normally does find helpful guidance can become a very painful place to go. Beyond being required reading for psychology students, this book should be required reading for seminary and Christian counseling students! The Church ought to be **leading** in advocacy for the mentally ill, not making things worse! Further, any Christian looking for a better understanding of mental disorders and, specifically, OCD, would find this book invaluable-- and whether the reader themselves has OCD or is a loved one of someone with the disorder.But one of the best things about this book is how the information is divided. With the first part of the book focusing on a personal account, it becomes clear to the reader that there is no question the author has had her own share of a very difficult personal journey with Pure-O OCD. Through specific examples of how the disorder affected her, especially from the time she first became symptomatic until she was diagnosed, it is clear that this is an account of someone who has been in the heart of the battle. She knows how you feel, sympathizes with your difficulties. But best of all, it doesn't stop there. After all, as meaningful as it is to be understood, real hope comes from knowing there is help. The book is full of quotes and scriptures that anyone with the disorder would find encouraging, Christian or non-Christian. And, although it is made clear, from the start, that this is not a book intended to give specific medical advice, the book makes reference to cited up-to-date medical information that the reader can discuss with his or her doctor.If anyone is looking for a book about OCD, especially 'Pure-O', written by someone who has been there, doesn't try to sugar-coat the challenges, and yet gives powerful, tangible assurance that the reader can not only 'survive' OCD but learn to thrive in the midst of still having OCD, this book is well worth the time and money spent reading it. Congratulations to Mitzi VanCleve on the publication of this God-send. May the Lord continue to bless the work of your hands...

This is a very good book. While my condition is not mainly focused on Christianity I do often have doubts about being worthy in the eyes of God. The author does a great job explaining how the afflictions of both panic and OCD work. Devout Christians will feel particularly at ease knowing that there is someone just like them experiencing them. However having said that Mitzi gives a very good account of the disorders themselves regardless of the particular theme. OCD in particular has many main themes including just the mental obsession type without the compulsion like hand washing etc. Its often referred as Pour O and this is the focus of the authors issue. Its not uncommon however for the theme to morph into another theme also. She gives a good overview of the decision by her and her doctors to use medication and the use of ERP therapy as well. She also adds some useful analogies that help her deal with the turmoil going on in her mind. Also she answers some questions from readers of her blog or this book about the condition. ( I have the Kindle version so im not sure if this is in the paperback. Personal accounts of OCD are rare so although there is a definite emphasis on religious OCD this is still a very accurate account of the condition. Lastly I have to mention the price. At the time of purchase the Kindle version was regularly priced $5.99. Its a bargain as the book is a full length publication. My understanding is that she is self published so im guessing she would have a say in the final price. So hats off for not charging the $10 or more that is typical of Kindle books.

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