Stop Me Because I Can't Stop Myself : Taking Control of Impulsive Behavior

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

Good information to understand repetitive behavior

Bought this for my 16 year old son as he has impulse control issues that we are working on. He read the book and said it was interesting but mostly did not pertain to him - as most of it is sex, gambling or shoplifting issues. His issues aren't any of those - but hoping they don't turn into those when he's an adult. All in all - I think he may have taken a few things for the book but it was probably geared more for adults.

I like the format, the information, it's an easy read- what I don't like is there seems to be no hope for this behavior other than medication and therapy. I was hoping for more- like natural remedies, diet change, any thing other than a prescription. Ah, well, the search goes on.

Good information to get you going in the right direction. Sometimes we just get in a Rutt and find yourself purchasing things you don't need. Good way to take control of things.

I liked how it talked about some impulsive behaviors but it's only centered around four impulsive behaviors it didn't help with all other impulsive behavior. Needs to have reference to all impulsive behavior. Or general idea on how to handle impulsive behavior. Now if you have a shopping problem this books perfect.

Stop Me Because I Can't Stop Myself is a must read for anyone who has issues with impluse control. I would also reccomend that someone who lives with a person who has no self control read it too. It is very informative but easy to read and understand. I'm already seeing a difference in behavior.

Book is limited to three subjects gambling, excessive buying, and excessive sexual drive. This book does not apply to the social issue of talking about inappropriate things to strangers, biting nails or picking at skin, or making impulsive decisions. I was disappointed because by the title I thought the book would cover more suggestions for controlling impulsive thinking and actions which it did not.