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Millions of Americans wrestle with irresistible urges--to shop, steal, gamble, and more--that wreak havoc on their lives. Drs. Jon Grant and S. W. Kim, the nation's leading specialists on impulse control disorders, offer the latest research and practical help for those who engage in all types of impulse-related behaviors. Highlights include:
- Clues for identifying impulse control behavior
- Information on treatments
- Biological and emotional causes
- Mood disorders and their effects on families
- Where to get help
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The first authoritative guide to provide help for impulse control sufferers and those who love them
Most of us have urges to engage in behaviors we know are not good for us, from splurging on gifts we can't afford to gambling. But when these urges become too much to handle, we can suffer intense emotional distress, putting our friendships, relationships, and jobs in jeopardy. Impulse control disorders are often difficult to recognize, even for those who struggle with them, but they are not uncommon. Now, the nation's leading specialists in the field offer a powerful self-help guide for the estimated 35 million sufferers and their loved ones. Stop Me, Because I Can't Stop Myself tackles the essential questions on the road to healing:
- How to know if you, or someone you care about, has a problem
- How to recognize impulse control problems in children, adolescents, and the elderly
- What medical, pharmacological, and therapeutic treatments are available
- How impulse control disorders differ from Tourette's syndrome, alcohol addiction, and other substance abuse problems
- What family, friends, and patients themselves can do
- Where to find additional help
Also included in this hopeful and encouraging book are compelling first-hand stories of the authors' patients, and invaluable analyses of groundbreaking new treatments.
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
This book saved my life!
19 Nov 2002
Format:Hardcover
I have been searching for help my entire life. Having had lifelong problems with impulse control I have problems with relationships and even trouble with authorities occaisionally. No one would take me seriously labling me as weak or of low moral character. Having heard Dr Grant on television and radio speaking wih such empathy for Winona Ryder I new he could help me. I bought his book the instant it came out. I was imediately able to apply his techniques to my own life. I really feel I have taken control of my life for the first time. The book is so well written, full of keen insight and examples drawn from Dr Grant's clinical practice. It is about time someone took my problems seriously.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
A Must Read for Those Seeking Help for a Compulsive Disorder
21 Nov 2002
Format:Hardcover
An excellent examination of a poorly understood disorder. Few of us are able to distinguish between compulsive behavior and criminal acts. However, Dr.s Grant and Kim clearly show that people who suffer from compulsive urges are struggling with behavior they cannot control. This book is a comprehensive review of every aspect of the compulsive behaviors associated with uncontrollable urges to gamble, shop, steal, and have sex. Both those suffering from uncontrollable urges and their family and friends will benefit from the authors explanations of how to identify a compulsive disorder, possible causes and treatments, and resources for finding help. This was the first book I've found that focuses on the patient's own stories. Throughout the book I was struck by the authors' deep compassion for their patients and join their call to all doctors to familiarize themselves with the characteristics and current treatments for compulsive disorders. Just as many people have benefitted from the treatments described in this book, I am hopeful that a friend of mine will also regain health and happiness by reading this book. It may even save her life. This study also has important implications for the examination of other compulsive disorders and how we may be able to help many others take back control of their lives.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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8 Oct 2010
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Every year I read a few books which I would consider life changing and this is one of them. Impulse control disorders have been around for a long time but they are still difficult to treat. A patient may have to go on several medications before the right one is discovered. If you or someone you love has problems with gambling, compulsive shopping, kleptomania (stealing) or compulsive sexual behavior this book may offer hope and a real solution to these problems.
To be honest, I bought this book because I'm on a low-carb diet and I thought it might have some solutions for carb cravings. I wanted the magic formula to appear and solve my current issues with dieting. I seem to do well for a week and then I give in to a carb craving which then sets me back a few days and makes me lose less weight. While this book does not really discuss dieting I think it should.
I did find the sections on compulsive shopping to be very interesting because I used to have a problem that was solved by cutting up my credit cards. For me the solution was simple and I was able to stop, but for some people the urge to shop is overwhelming. They must shop daily. I'll admit there is a certain high that goes with charging stuff on a credit card. The problem is paying off that card or maybe two or three cards if not more. Some of the people featured in this book were overwhelmed by credit card debt and felt guilty and out of control. Thankfully there are some solutions that work. This book explains what medications work for each particular problem.
The problem with many of these impulse control disorders is that people start to feel helpless to control themselves and end up trying to kill themselves. Reading this book gave me a complete sense of compassion for anyone struggling with these disorders. It is quite possible that you know someone who has one of the disorders discussed in this book. I personally know someone who has trouble with gambling and so I'm going to send them this book immediately! When you spend almost your entire paycheck on gambling something is definitely amiss. A lot of people discussed in this book ruined their marriages and lost all their friends because of gambling.
So dealing with an impulse control disorder is a real challenge and finally there is a book that describes exactly what someone goes through on a daily basis. I'd highly recommend this book to everyone interested in psychology. This should be required reading for family physicians, psychologists, counselors, social workers and psychiatrists. If you or someone you love is struggling with an impulse control disorder I'd highly recommend this book! There is hope and there are many solutions. Reading this book could save your life or the life of someone you love.
~ The Rebecca Review
To be honest, I bought this book because I'm on a low-carb diet and I thought it might have some solutions for carb cravings. I wanted the magic formula to appear and solve my current issues with dieting. I seem to do well for a week and then I give in to a carb craving which then sets me back a few days and makes me lose less weight. While this book does not really discuss dieting I think it should.
I did find the sections on compulsive shopping to be very interesting because I used to have a problem that was solved by cutting up my credit cards. For me the solution was simple and I was able to stop, but for some people the urge to shop is overwhelming. They must shop daily. I'll admit there is a certain high that goes with charging stuff on a credit card. The problem is paying off that card or maybe two or three cards if not more. Some of the people featured in this book were overwhelmed by credit card debt and felt guilty and out of control. Thankfully there are some solutions that work. This book explains what medications work for each particular problem.
The problem with many of these impulse control disorders is that people start to feel helpless to control themselves and end up trying to kill themselves. Reading this book gave me a complete sense of compassion for anyone struggling with these disorders. It is quite possible that you know someone who has one of the disorders discussed in this book. I personally know someone who has trouble with gambling and so I'm going to send them this book immediately! When you spend almost your entire paycheck on gambling something is definitely amiss. A lot of people discussed in this book ruined their marriages and lost all their friends because of gambling.
So dealing with an impulse control disorder is a real challenge and finally there is a book that describes exactly what someone goes through on a daily basis. I'd highly recommend this book to everyone interested in psychology. This should be required reading for family physicians, psychologists, counselors, social workers and psychiatrists. If you or someone you love is struggling with an impulse control disorder I'd highly recommend this book! There is hope and there are many solutions. Reading this book could save your life or the life of someone you love.
~ The Rebecca Review
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