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The Mind of a Pathological Liar (Mental Health Guru)

2010

We all engage in deception occasionally, but a pathological liar enjoys compulsive lying for no apparent personal gain.

02:45 min

Can’t. Just. Stop.: An Investigation of Compulsions

Using in-depth case studies to explore how we grapple with compulsion in ourselves and those we love, “Can’t. Just. Stop.” examines the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behavior.

Book
Sharon Begley
2018
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What Is Consciousness?

In order to be able to answer the question of whether productive obsessing is something to shun or to value, it would be good to know what consciousness is—not only in a biochemical sense but also in a way that does justice to our felt experience of individuality and instrumentality.

Article
Eric Maisel
2021
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Your Grand (Or Modest) Obsession

Redesign your mind with the help of productive obsessions.

Article
Eric Maisel
2021
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Opening to Answers by Obsessing

The exact challenges you face are the ones that you need to tackle.

Article
Eric Maisel
2021
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Brainstorm: Harnessing the Power of Productive Obsessions

It’s true: a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Book
Eric Maisel, Ann Maisel
2010
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Running in Silence: My Drive for Perfection and the Eating Disorder that Fed It

** Updated Second Edition! ** Rachael Steil clocked in as an All-American collegiate runner; she became a girl clawing for a comeback on a fruitarian diet.

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Rachael Steil
2020
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Children and Teenagers Who Set Fires

This book helps adults to understand firesetting behaviour in children and teens and provides strategies to work with them to address the behaviour.

Book
Joanna E. Foster
2019
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The Psychological Reasons Why Some People Can’t Stop Lying

By the age of three or four, we all start to lie. At this point in our brain’s development, we learn that we have an incredibly versatile and powerful tool at our disposal—our language—and we can use it to actually play with reality and affect the outcome of what’s happening.

Article
Lindsay Dodgson
2018
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Primarily Obsessional OCD Symptoms and Treatments

When people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they tend to focus on the most obvious compulsions, such as repetitive hand-washing, cleaning or checking on things, or an extreme need for symmetry. While the compulsions are more noticeable, they are only one aspect of this disorder.

Article
Kendra Cherry
2019
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Everyday Mindfulness for OCD: Tips, Tricks, and Skills for Living Joyfully

If you’ve been diagnosed with OCD, you already understand how your obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior, and need for rituals can interfere with everyday life. Maybe you’ve already undergone therapy or are in the midst of working with a therapist.

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Jon Hershfield, Shala Nicely
2025
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Compulsive Lying