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Can't Just Stop - An Investigation of Compulsions (Paperback)
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Can't Just Stop - An Investigation of Compulsions (Paperback)
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HIGHLY COMMENDED for the British Medical Awards book prize for
Popular Medicine 'Filled with emotionally resonant stories, Can't
Just Stop helps us understand not only the underpinnings of some
forms of mental illness, but also the everyday worries that drive
so much of our behaviour. A fascinating peek into the human mind in
our age of anxiety.' David Kessler, author of Capture: Unraveling
the Mystery of Mental Suffering Do you check your smartphone
continuously for messages? Or perhaps do the weekly shop with
military precision? Maybe you always ensure the cutlery is
perfectly lined up on the table? Compulsion is something most of us
have witnessed in daily life. But compulsions exist along a broad
continuum, and at the opposite end of these mild forms are
life-altering disorders. Sharon Begley's meticulously researched
book is the first of its kind to examine the science behind both
mild and extreme compulsive behaviour; using fascinating case
studies to understand their deeper meaning and reveal the truth
about human compulsion - that it is a coping response to varying
degrees of anxiety. Through the personal stories of dozens of
interviewees exhibiting behaviours such as OCD, hoarding,
compulsive acquiring, exercise or even altruism, Begley employs
genuine compassion and gives meaningful context to their plight.
Along the way she explores the role of compulsion in our fast paced
culture, the neuroscience behind it, and strange manifestations of
the behaviour throughout history. Can't Just Stop makes compulsion
comprehensible and accessible, exploring how we can realistically
grapple with it in ourselves and in those we love.
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