The Man Who Couldn't Stop: A Story of OCD

'[A] fascinating study of the living nightmare that is obsessive compulsive disorder' Matt Haig, Observer
Have you ever had a strange urge to jump from a tall building, or steer your car into oncoming traffic? You are not alone. Writer David Adam has suffered from OCD for twenty years and in this captivating fusion of science, history and personal memoir, he explores the weird thoughts that exist within every mind, and how they drive millions of us towards obsessions and compulsions.
Told with fierce clarity, humour and urgent lyricism, this extraordinary book is both the haunting story of a personal nightmare and a fascinating doorway into the darkest corners of our minds.
'Adam recounts his journey with humour and detachment' Literary Review
'A brave and helpful contribution to deepening our understanding of the intricate complexities of mental ill-health' The Times
'A captivating first-person account' BBC Focus