Stop Me Because I Can't Stop Myself : Taking Control of Impulsive Behavior
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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:
Also included in this hopeful and encouraging book are compelling first-hand stories of the authors' patients, and invaluable analyses of groundbreaking new treatments.
Dr. Jon E. Grant and Dr. S. W. Kim direct the Impulse Control Disorders Clinic at the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry. Their patient population includes people engaging in pathological gambling, kleptomania, compulsive shopping, compulsive sexual behavior, skin picking, and trichotillomania. Their work has been featured on National Public Radio, the BBC, and in USA Today.
Stop Me Because I Can't Stop Myself : Taking Control of Impulsive Behavior,Jon Grant,S.W. Kim,Gregory Fricchione,McGraw-Hill,0071433686,General,Mood Disorders,Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior,Self-Help,Substance Abuse & Addictions - General,Coping with personal problems,Self-Help & Practical Interests,Self-Help / Mood Disorders
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