About Emily Colas: Emily Colas is an American author. Her book Just Checking illustrates her struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the effects it had on her life and family. She lives in Los Angeles.
Recipe for a Worry Take one pound morbid preoccupation and mix vigorously with one cup overactive imagination. In a separate bowl, add one part hypersensitivity to three parts increased hormone activity. Fold together and let stew for hours on end.
