Emily Colas does a great job of explaining the thoughts of a person who suffers from ocd, and what exactly is going through their head at all times. I found it to be remarkably true and easy to relate to. A lot of the thoughts that run through her head are being thought by me everyday, and I was relieved to know that i'm not alone. This book tought me a lot about my disease while still making me laugh out loud at the stories that I relate to. A great book for someone who has ocd to learn more about yourself, or a parent or spouse to understand exactly what goes through the mind of an ocd sufferer. I recommend this book to everyone of all ages!

As an OCD sufferer, I found myself able to relate to Colas' description of her illness completely. She details the absolute control over one's life that this disorder can have, how it affects relationships, self-image, etc. Particularly interesting to me was Colas' reluctance to take any anti-obsessive medication (something I've personally struggled with) because it would change her life so drastically.

I would recommend this book to both those struggling with this disorder or family and friends of sufferers. Those with OCD will find a lot in common with Emily Colas, and those that do not have the disorder will be able to learn a lot about it.

This book is also very well-written, and would even be interesting to someone without any serious interest in OCD.

Emily Colas is an amazing writer. I loved JUST CHECKING and read it in one sitting. Colas reminds me of David Sedaris--her humor is biting, her perceptions keen, and the events she recounts are eminently memorable. This isn't a book only for obsessive-compulsives--it's for everyone who recognizes that type of behavior in themselves. From AS GOOD AS IT GETS to Howard Stern, to our own personal obsessions about gas leaks or catching a disease from a public phone, this book is about a topic to which we can all relate.