Obsessive Compulsions

The OCD of Everyday Life

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Pub Date 21 Jun 2018 | Archive Date 21 Jun 2018

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Description

Almost everybody has an obsession or feels a compulsion to do something a certain way. Magic numbers, intrusive thoughts, unusual fears and superstitions happen to about four people out of five, but where do these obsessive-compulsive (OC) traits come from? This book explores what they are, why we have them and what we can do about them, through fascinating and highly original insights.

Are you a perfectionist, or can you be fussy? Do you like to have control in certain situations? Or are you overly anxious in others? These are all OC traits, and this book looks at their recent increase in human behaviour, and how they are formed in the brain. Showing that these traits are more common in highly educated, intelligent and successful people, it highlights the positive sides of what have previously been seen as negative quirks.

Weaving together sections that are anecdotal and humorous, with technical and up-to-date scientific information, this groundbreaking book gives a fascinating introduction into an under-discussed personality type.

Almost everybody has an obsession or feels a compulsion to do something a certain way. Magic numbers, intrusive thoughts, unusual fears and superstitions happen to about four people out of five, but...


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ISBN 9781785928178
PRICE $19.95 (USD)
PAGES 432

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I am pleased to see a book that addresses the fact that everyone has 'obsessive compulsive' traits, but that this does not equate to OCD as a diagnosis; I think this is something that is very important to educate people on further, because all too often you see people describing themselves as 'OCD' due to being tidy or particular about something. It's a very interesting read, although I found the structure of it to be a little disorganised. Well-written though on the whole.

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It is a very interesting read. I think that is has some very controversial things for medical areas. I would recommend to someone who is looking at this topic specifically.

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This book was so helpful. Thank you for showing the importance of ocd and the effect it can have in our everyday lives

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I was instantly intrigued by the idea behind this book, and found that the author had some interesting perspectives on what it means to have OCD. We've all heard it. People often say they have "touches of OCD" every now and again when they want something to be specific. Almost everyone has certain obsession compulsions. This book does a good job of why that is. I would recommend it to someone interested in the genre, or looking for more knowledge on the topic.

I have received a much appreciated digital copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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This is a really interesting and extensive book from a knowledgeable author. It is much more extensive than OCD and crosses into many other areas. It is not practically based and raises as many questions as it answers but it is a very good insight for anyone with an interest in this area and may answer lots of questions or those believing they have obsessive compulsions to some extent.

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This was an interesting book, very informative and with some studies to back things up. It's great to see a book address the traits that we find 'obsessive compulsive' yet not enough to equate to OCD. It's great for educating others on such a topic.
It was a tad disorganised and the tone was a bit controversial. Some studies were also controversial as they seemed quite inaccurate. But overall, it was well-written.

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The book introduces the reader to the world of OCB. The book contains general information for a general public such as patients and family members.

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"Obsessive Compulsions" tells us that most of us have compulsions, but that doesn't me we have OCD. I strongly believe this book is a wonderful introduction for those of us that mistake an organized or tidy person for a person that suffers from OCD. Plus, it's backed up by studies. In my opinion, education is the only way to understand ourselves and those around us and this book offers that education regarding OCD. I'll recommend it to my family, friends, and colleagues.
ps: I liked the cover too :)

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I found this book interesting in its premise. I'd never thought about the difference between OCD and obsessive compulsions. The author lays everything out really well and the anecdotes are incredibly helpful. I found myself a little bit bored at some point in the book, but I think that's just because I don't live/work in a world where I needed much more than the first few chapters. Regardless, I was glad to get to read this book.

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Thank you Jessica Kingsley Publications and Netgalley for this ARC.

This was an interesting introduction into the world of OCD. I learned things I didn’t know about this condition amd had other things clarified. This is a good book for others who would like to learn more about OCD.

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