One thing sufferers of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder tend to agree upon is that intuition vs. fear is virtually indistinguishable. How can we know if our obsessive intrusive thoughts are coming from an intentional place inside of us or are simply the product of meaningless pathology and faulty brain circuitry? Yet, in her clinical treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Stamatina Daniilidis knew her intuition was incontestable: that the intrusive thoughts she couldn’t shake were indeed coming from her. More specifically, her unconscious. This realization in her journey terrified her the most yet allowed her to access a key to inner liberation. Through learning to relate to her own OCD as a vehicle through which to practice unconditional self-acceptance - in getting symbolically acquainted with the darkest recesses of her psyche - Stamatina has learned to access a window of gentleness, forgiveness, and unparalleled depth within herself… where every part of her has a seat at the table. In SPLIT ENDS, she challenges the blindspots of clinical therapy. She takes readers through her painstakingly humbling journey of over 15 years with this dis-order wherein she experiences devastations and revelations and hopes to serve as a mirror to others carrying a similar cross.

Book cover design by Bogdan Truta

PRAISE FOR SPLIT ENDS

  • "Your humanity, honesty, intelligence and willingness to comb the depths of your innermost being are on full, compassionate display in this book. It is an absolute gift. (...) Your ability to give voice to complex concepts is astounding."

    Danielle Hines, author of The Sweetwood Series

  • "Stamatina, while I don't know you directly, I can imagine the courage it took to do the "work" and fortitude to share your journey with the world. I read the book tonight and it spoke out to many themes I've not had the strength to address in my own journey. You're an inspiration, and my hope is everyone draws strength truly confronting/accepting their own "Split Ends."

    Lazaros G.

  • "I've seen firsthand the hard work you've poured into this book. I remember when we met and I learnt of your book, it was clear how much you wanted to serve others through your book and make a great impact. This book also hit home for me, as someone who has suffered with OCD for decades. Your wisdom, experience and lessons shared are priceless."

    Uchechi E-B

  • "This is one brave and beautiful book... highly recommend to anyone, halfway done and can tell you don't need to have OCD to have a lot of a-ha moments while reading it."

    Em K.D.

  • "Your book is a great help as we learn about important things that will be useful, even essential going forward."

    John & Arlene T.

  • "I find a lot of value to (SPLIT ENDS) for neither falling into the cold clinical academic category nor the entirely self-referencing subjective narrative that doesn't integrate other sources of knowledge. I found it to be very balanced and well researched and I must say that I am impressed with the level of vulnerability you had the courage to experience with a project like this one. Also, I believe that integrating your faith and relationship to God into (SPLIT ENDS) gives it immense value and distinguishes it from the tendency towards positivism and tasteless over-rationalization that I find in most modern autobiographical works that deal with the same subjects. I am very happy that I read it."

    David I.

  • "OCD is very misunderstood, something perpetuated by stereotypes in the media and misattributions of those with little knowledge of it. Reading this book has made me aware of the many stuggles faced by those suffering from it and the various methods used to combat it. Hearing a firsthand experience through journal entries and thought provoking chapters opened the door to a world I was entirely ignorant of - truly a pleasure to read - (for those with OCD or those curious to know more) I really can't recommend SPLIT ENDS enough!"

    M.B.

  • "I read SPLIT ENDS and you've given a brilliant perspective of what it is like living with OCD."

    Xanthi M.