"I'm so OCD." It's a common phrase used to describe the parts of our lives that we are meticulous about. It's associated with repetitive actions like hand washing or checking the locks on the house repeatedly. But, what is it really?
I thought I understood OCD, until someone close to me began to suffer, and I mean suffer with it. The Man Who Couldn't Stop examines the real drive behind the compulsive rituals that those with OCD exhibit. When your thoughts turn against you and become powerfully intrusive, when those thoughts are abhorrent to you, and when you struggle to stop them and they then become more powerful, then you are in the true turmoil of OCD.
Adam presents not only his personal nightmare with intrusive thoughts, but builds his work on the latest brain research, historical accounts, and the progression of theories throughout history. Using personal insight, storytelling, compassion and occasionally humor, he creates a commanding and comprehensive account that is straightforward and enlightening.
Intrusive thoughts are highly disturbing and often produce even more troubling compulsive actions. Be warned, this book is not for the faint of heart or those who are easily distressed.
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