Can't Just Stop: An Investigation of Compulsions
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476725837 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sharing personal stories from dozens of interviewees, “Begley combines a personal topic with thoughtfulness and sensitivity” (Library Journal) and gives meaningful context to their plight. But compulsions exist along a broad continuum and, at the opposite end of these mild forms, exist life-altering disorders.Sharon Begley’s meticulously researched book is the first to examine all of these behaviors together—from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to hoarding, to compulsive exercise, even compulsions to do good. Along the way she explores the role 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, with “fresh insight that could fundamentally alter how we think of, and treat, mental illness going forward” (Publishers Weekly).. Using in-depth case studies to explore how we grapple with compulsion in ourselves and those
Kate Cohen-Posey said Can't Just Stop reading Can't Just Stop. Persons of my age generally do not have compulsions to check email or FB. But we do (at least I do) compulsively always have a book on hand in the event of being bored due to a few spare moments with nothing to do. Therefore, I had a near panic attack today when facing a Can't Just Stop reading Can't Just Stop Persons of my age generally do not have compulsions to check email or FB. But we do (at least I do) compulsively always have a book on hand in the event of being bored due to a few spare moments with nothing to do. Therefore, I had a near panic attack today when facing a 3 hour car trip, unable to find my copy of CAN'T JUST STOP. (Persons of my age also often misplace things.) Fortunately, the book was found so I could finish it and write a review. I am delighted that Sharon Begley is now writing solo, instead of co-authoring with neuroscientists, allowing her to unleash her formidable writing flair.With Can't Just Stop reading Can't Just Stop Kate Cohen-Posey Persons of my age generally do not have compulsions to check email or FB. But we do (at least I do) compulsively always have a book on hand in the event of being bored due to a few spare moments with nothing to do. Therefore, I had a near panic attack today when facing a 3 hour car trip, unable to find my copy of CAN'T JUST STOP. (Persons of my age also often misplace things.) Fortunately, the book was found so I could finish it and write a review. I am delighted that Sharon Begley is now writing solo, instead of co-authoring with neuroscientists, allowing her to unleash her formidable writing flair.With 40 years of. 0 years of. hour car trip, unable to find my copy of CAN'T JUST STOP. (Persons of my age also often misplace things.) Fortunately, the book was found so I could finish it and write a review. I am delighted that Sharon Begley is now writing solo, instead of co-authoring with neuroscientists, allowing her to unleash her formidable writing flair.With Can't Just Stop reading Can't Just Stop Kate Cohen-Posey Persons of my age generally do not have compulsions to check email or FB. But we do (at least I do) compulsively always have a book on hand in the event of being bored due to a few spare moments with nothing to do. Therefore, I had a near panic attack today when facing a 3 hour car trip, unable to find my copy of CAN'T JUST STOP. (Persons of my age also often misplace things.) Fortunately, the book was found so I could finish it and write a review. I am delighted that Sharon Begley is now writing solo, instead of co-authoring with neuroscientists, allowing her to unleash her formidable writing flair.With 40 years of. 0 years of. "Compelling" according to L. Garber. It's rare to find a book which explains an aspect of the human condition so articulately and comprehensively. I was really impressed with her work; compulsive read from start to finish.. Knowledge dispelling a behavior shrouded in distortions. Love the book. It tells the right story about the impact of the compulsive behavior on many individuals while providing a concise way of seeing the condition without stigmatizing the person. As always, Sharon opens the mind to a deeper perspective.
"Begley, a senior writer at The Boston Globe’s life sciences publication Stat, is among the best there is at translating complex science for a general audience. Recommended for anyone interested in learning more about compulsive behavior."—Library Journal "Begley's final chapter on brain function in the compulsive mind contains fresh insight that could fundamentally alter how we think of, and treat, mental illness going forward."—Publishers Weekly "Begley's captivating, accessible anecdotes of individual cases lead to unforgettable scenarios."—Kirkus "Sharon Begley has done us all a service, writing about compulsion without writing about disease and offering a new perspective on a phenomenon that is common if not universal. A fascinating peek into the human mind in our age of anxiety."—David Kessler, author of CAPTURE: Unraveling the Myster
She has received numerous awards for communicating science to the public. Davidson); Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain; and The Mind and the Brain (with Jeffrey Schwartz). She previously worked at Reuters, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and The Wall Street Journal. She is the author of Can’t Just Stop; The Emotional Life of Your Brain (with Richard J. Sharon Begley is the senior science writer at STAT, the life scienc