Med Head My Knock-down, Drag-out, Drugged-up Battle with My Brain

Med Head is the true, deeply personal account of Cory Friedman's adolescence, marked by severe Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, depression, anxiety, and even alcohol addiction. This book, adapted for teen readers from James Patterson's 'Against Medical Advice,' offers an unflinching look at the challenges of living with these conditions, the isolation they can cause, and the extraordinary journey toward finding effective treatment and self-acceptance. It's an empowering narrative about resilience, courage, and breaking free from the constraints of one's own brain. While the original publisher data listed an age range of 4-11, the content is clearly intended for and appropriate for young adult readers, typically ages 12 and up, due to the complexity and sensitive nature of the topics discussed.

Discover the story of one teenager's struggles with OCD and Tourette's Syndrome-and how he was able to overcome extraordinary setbacks. Cory Friedman knows how it feels to have a body that won't stop moving, to be really different from everyone else, to be made fun of every day, to be totally reckless, to never relax, to be shut out of everything, to break free and take control. James Patterson's Against Medical Advice riveted adults with the page-turning drama of one teenager's courage, sacrifice, and triumph in confronting an agonizing medical condition. Now this deeply personal account of Cory Friedman's intense struggles with Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-as well as depression, anxiety, and alcohol addiction-is available for teen readers. -Amazon