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Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Unspiraling When OCD Gets Noisy by Ben Sedley, Lisa Coyne
fr0gsonmushrooms's review against another edition
I have to return it to the library but I will pick it back up as soon as I can get my hands on to it again
annatroll72's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
liv_davis's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely a helpful read (and something I wish I had come across earlier in my life!) it was helpful to hear other people’s experiences, feel seen and validated, and be given ways to move foreword. I think I’ll be coming back to this book/some of the exercises as well. Thanks to my amazing pal for the recommendation ❤️
opalescence's review against another edition
4.0
I didn’t vibe with the ACT or Exposure therapy listed later on in the book, but the first half was invaluable and validating for those with thoughts they can’t unspiral from.
I do think this book tried its best to represent those struggling with OCD, but the ACT therapy was too “hit you on the head” with “just do the scary things that make you think you and/or your loved ones will die, even if it’s just a tiny, tiny thing.” I must be worse off than I thought, because exposure to anything MILDLY triggering sets me out the rest of the day; probably the next few days.
As an intro book for OCD I think it could help educate teens, but like aforementioned, didn’t vibe with ACT or exposure therapy.
I do think this book tried its best to represent those struggling with OCD, but the ACT therapy was too “hit you on the head” with “just do the scary things that make you think you and/or your loved ones will die, even if it’s just a tiny, tiny thing.” I must be worse off than I thought, because exposure to anything MILDLY triggering sets me out the rest of the day; probably the next few days.
As an intro book for OCD I think it could help educate teens, but like aforementioned, didn’t vibe with ACT or exposure therapy.
tmntallthewaydw's review
I think its a good book its just definitely written for teenagers and reading informative books on subjects I know that act like I know nothing is frustrating
carlyleecrib's review against another edition
4.0
I like the blend of ACT and ERP, and the tone of the book would be great for a teen. However, if that teen is already in therapy there is not much more that this book will add to their repertoire of mental health tools. It functions mainly as an intro to living with OCD and almost as a motivational (MI) guide to beginning to challenge thought patterns.
coolbeans's review
4.0
This book was a great introduction for anyone who knows or suspects they may have OCD. I know the main age target of this book is for teens and particular chapters of the book are especially geared towards a teen audience. However, many aspects of this book are of great advantage to a person of any age who is trying to cope with this illness. Each chapter focused on a gradual progression of identifying, accepting, and working through how to cope with OCD in your life. It doesn't tout a cure-all treatment or exercise, but gives you tools to help manage the tight grip that anyone with the illness knows can be a crippling part of your everyday life.
I appreciated the conversational tone and language. The book felt like an honest friend that gives you positive encouragement yet doesn't mince words. I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars. My age doesn't fall into the intended main audience bracket for this book, but I found it encouraging and informative anyways.
I would like to thank NetGalley for an eARC of this title.
I appreciated the conversational tone and language. The book felt like an honest friend that gives you positive encouragement yet doesn't mince words. I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars. My age doesn't fall into the intended main audience bracket for this book, but I found it encouraging and informative anyways.
I would like to thank NetGalley for an eARC of this title.
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