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CAN'T JUST STOP
An Investigation of Compulsions
Sharon Begley takes readers on a fascinating journey through the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behavior -- using case studies to understand its deeper meaning and reveal how deeply human compulsion really is.
Continually checking your smartphone for messages, shopping with military precision, or hanging the tea towels just so are relatively mild compulsions. But others – gambling, drinking, hoarding and other addictive behaviors can be life-altering experiences. Sharon Begley’s meticulously researched book examines all of these behaviors – mild and extreme (OCD, hoarding, acquiring, exercise, even compulsions to do good) and shows that while forms of compulsion may look incredibly different, these are actually all coping responses to varying degrees of anxiety. Using fascinating case studies Begley employs a deep compassion for her subjects giving meaningful context to their plight. Along the way she explores the place of compulsion in our fast paced culture, the brain science behind it, and strange manifestations of the behavior throughout history.
Can’t Just Stop makes compulsion comprehensible and accessible, giving us a sense of its deeper meaning within human experience and exploring how we can realistically grapple with it in ourselves and those we love.
Sharon Begley is the senior science writer at STAT, the life sciences publication of The Boston Globe. She previously worked at Reuters, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and The Wall Street Journal. She is the author of The Emotional Life of Your Brain (with Richard J. Davidson); Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain; and The Mind and the Brain (with Jeffrey Schwartz). She has received numerous awards for communicating science to the public.
Can’t Just Stop makes compulsion comprehensible and accessible, giving us a sense of its deeper meaning within human experience and exploring how we can realistically grapple with it in ourselves and those we love.
Sharon Begley is the senior science writer at STAT, the life sciences publication of The Boston Globe. She previously worked at Reuters, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and The Wall Street Journal. She is the author of The Emotional Life of Your Brain (with Richard J. Davidson); Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain; and The Mind and the Brain (with Jeffrey Schwartz). She has received numerous awards for communicating science to the public.
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Published 2017-02-07 by Simon & Schuster |
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Published 2017-02-07 by Simon & Schuster |