Can't Just Stop: An Investigation of Compulsions

Can't Just Stop: An Investigation of Compulsions

The first book to examine the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behaviorâ€”using fascinating case studies to understand its deeper meaning and reveal the truth about human compulsion.

Whether shopping with military precision or hanging the tea towels just so, 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 exist life altering disorders.

Sharon Begleyâ€™s meticulously researched book is the first of its kind to examine all of these behaviorsâ€”mild and extreme (OCD, hoarding, acquiring, exercise, even compulsions to do good)â€”together, as they should be, because while forms of compulsion may look incredibly different, these are actually all coping responses to varying degrees of anxiety.

With a focus on personal stories of dozens of interviewees, 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 brain science behind it, and strange manifestations of the behavior throughout history.

Canâ€™t Just Stop makes compulsion comprehensible and accessible, exploring how we can realistically grapple with it in ourselves and those we love.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2017-02-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781476725826

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2017-02-07
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781476725826

Can't Just Stop: An Investigation of Compulsions

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