LEARN TO HANDLE OCD AND ANXIETY WITH INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION

“This compelling narrative is one woman’s story of her battle with
obsessive compulsive disorder. Pagacz’s harrowing account
demonstrates how OCD can scar and misshape a life and
provides for readers effective tools for healing and growth.”

—Jeff Bell, author of Rewind Replay Repeat:
A Memoir of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

“Ms. Pagacz, over a period of years, has poured heart, soul, and sinew into this book, and the result is remarkable. She describes the torment of OCD from the inside. Fellow sufferers will feel understood; families and friends will gain unique insight into what their loved one is experiencing… This memoir of her recovery is a highly valuable, unique gift to the OCD community.”

—DAN KALB, PhD, psychologist and OCD specialist

“Conquering Your State of Anxiety: Battle Your OCD and Reclaim Your Life” meets readers where they are now. Learn calming techniques for managing anxiety and minimizing OCD intrusive thoughts. Make peace of mind, peace of soul and peace of heart yours, and Kirsten will show you how.

About The Author

Kirsten was once overwhelmed, inconsolable, and under siege by her own mental illness. Living from one excruciating moment to the next; in fear and dread of her own mind that ran wild with obsessions. She did her best to manage and quell her anxiety, if only momentarily, by performing rigid and bizarre compulsions. Seeking more relief from her unbridled pain and anxiety, she self-medicated herself with a variety of addictive drugs and alcohol.

Undiagnosed for decades, Kirsten did not know she was being held hostage by her severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. At age 32, Kirsten learned there was a name for her illness, and with grit and determination, and a lot of hard work, Kirsten was able to release the painful grip of her debilitating disorder. Kirsten stepped off the path of illness and stepped onto the path of wellness. Peace of mind, peace of heart and peace of soul have remained her north star ever since.

Today, Kirsten is thriving, living her authentic life, and experiencing more peace and joy than she ever thought possible. Since 2004, Kirsten has owned a successful online business: Retroagogo.com which sells fun, retro-inspired, gifts, collectibles, and décor. She pours her mind and imagination into her work and loves to delight and surprise her customers with original must-have, thoughtfully designed products. Kirsten remembers the days of darkness and remains a dedicated wellness warrior doing her part to share a flashlight to those under duress or point out the breadcrumbs that lead to the path of light and joy. She wants you to enjoy your big happy life and get there much faster than she got to her own. If you’re looking for one of the best mental health books, so you can begin putting your mind at ease, this book is meant for you.

Kirsten and her Dachshund puppy, Arrow.

What You Can Look Forward To:

A Real Life Journey

This book reveals the story of Kirsten’s traumatic childhood and the escalation of her disorder—demonstrating how OCD and anxiety work to misshape life from a very young age. Fellow sufferers will feel understood; families and friends will gain unique insight into what their loved one is experiencing.

Her compelling narrative abounds with powerful metaphors. Employing a creative scrapbook format, and using photos, illustrations, and original poems, Kirsten enhances the text with a power only art can convey.

Wellness is Freedom

Kirsten wrote this book to help readers go from illness to wellness and learn how to fill themselves with joy instead of despair. Since first being published in 2016, she has heard from hundreds of readers across the globe, each sharing their personal journey to wellness and how this book helped in profound ways.

Conquering Anxiety

Kirsten shares the successes and the pain of her own journey living with undiagnosed OCD for decades. She offers tips and tricks along the way for managing OCD, anxiety and understanding the toxic relationship between the two.

Creating a Big Happy Life

Whatever obstacle is currently in the way, whether it is OCD, an eating disorder, addiction or unbridled anxiety of any kind, this book is full of tools and insight to help realign your life and have it stay that way. It is designed to put readers in the driver’s seat as they travel toward a healthy, well-balanced life, a BIG HAPPY LIFE.

Calming Techniques For Anxiety

Eliminating negative self-talk
Being in control of your thoughts
Meditation and yoga
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Medication
Forgiving yourself
Becoming your own friend
Turning illness into wellness

REFLECTIONS ON OCD

“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.”
– Nora Ephron

Buy The Book Here

You can purchase Conquering your State of Anxiety: How to battle your OCD and reclaim your life in Paperback and Digital from the following stores: