Because We Are Bad

OCD and A Girl Lost in Thought

By: Lily Bailey

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eBook | 10 May 2017

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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 secret routines could she correct her wrongdoing. But it was never enough. She had a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it came with a bizarre twist.

Candidly raw, this is a fascinating true story from a startlingly original voice. It illuminates the inner workings of the mind in the tradition of Mark Haddon and Matt Haig.

About the Author

Lily Bailey is a model and writer. She became a journalist in London in 2012, editing a news site and writing features and fashion articles for local publications including the Richmond Magazine and the Kingston Magazine. As a child and teenager, Lily suffered from severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She kept her illness private, until the widespread misunderstanding of the disorder spurred her into action. Lily lives in London with her dog, Rocky.

Industry Reviews

"Often as chilling as Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, but also full of so much inner and external turbulence that it reminded me at times of The Bourne Identity and Memento. Readers will root for Lily, even when she is attempting to run away from the realities - and sometimes authorities - chasing her."
Will Black, HuffPostUK

"Matt Haig's honest and uplifting look at his own depression last year touched a nerve of many. This year, I think I'll put my best on Lily Bailey's personal journey through a lifetime of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as non-fiction's best mental health confession."
Katy Noyes, GoodReads

"Extremely compelling."
Lucy Clark, The Guardian

"Charming yet heartbreaking and gripping memoir."
Alison Dotson Blog