How Does Gould Respond To This Case Study?

After retiring from performing for a live crowd, Gould focused on studio recordings and radio shows. His anxiety while performing at concerts did not disappear after his retirement from stage, instead it shifted to the studio. In addition since he possessed limited amounts of education, Gould resorted to using sophisticated terms while conversing with others. Sadly, often what he said make very little sense as he used these words in the wrong context (Ostwald, 225). This in turn, affected his ability to take part in live interviews. Gould preferred having the questions prior to the interview so he was able to prepare and practice his replies. Gould also had several superstitions including one about writing cheques. He believed that every day was a bad day to write a cheque because he felt as though each time he wrote one “he was giving a part of him away” (Ostwald, 275). …show more content…
Gould continued to visit his newest doctor, Dr. Percival, regularly. Dr Percival felt that Gould needed psychological help more than medical help, as he would often come to him just to hold his hand and talk. Glenn Gould’s health further deteriorated with the sudden passing of his mother. His cousin Jessie believed that Gould never got over her death as he would tell him about reoccurring dreams that he had of her (Ostwald, 291). This catastrophic event began to rapidly age Gould physically as his neck and shoulders started to stiffen and his appearance also began to ripen. Prior to his death in 1982, it was noted that his anxiety continued to worsen and his list of prescriptions grew as well. Gould passed away on October 4, 1982 as the result of a fatal stroke that damaged his brain