pickI have historically struggled with CBT (I experience it as abrasive and dismissive, though in fairness I have mostly had shoddy practitioners). But it‘s undeniably the most data-driven and evidence-supported therapeutic model, so I‘m giving it another go. This book was incredibly useful. It has the same maddening condescension of my most annoying therapists, but it‘s presented as a tool in context. The exercises are extremely effective. Recommend!
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Novels in verse aren‘t my norm, but I read this for #RiseUpReads and ended up loving it.
pickThis book is not for everyone. But for those that struggle with suicidal depression and adjacent mental illnesses this book is an essential tool in your arsenal. Jenny has many tangents that are broken up with (what feel like brilliant rays of sunshine breaking through) such deep phrases of intimate connection you feel like you've made a life-long ally to get you through the darkest hours.
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so-soAn effective memoir of growing up with OCD. I was glad to read that Pan eventually asked for help and received it. I was disappointed that the resolution from his disordered eating wasn‘t discussed. That can be an incredibly difficult battle, but it was never mentioned again.
pickI really like Matt Haig and I enjoy his books, this one included, as they are compulsive, easy reading but with some depth, life questions etc. - sometimes a bit predictable and cliche. It‘s an uplifting read and I could definitely relate to the questioning of what if I did this, or didn‘t do that, what would my life be like now? A low pick. #10beforetheend
pickIncisive young adult novel that doesn't try for pat explanations of the somewhat inexplicable.
Our internet also went out yesterday so I started reading this one too! Another #netgalleybacklog but I'm reading the Spanish version 😆 it's ok so far. There was something I was a bit meh about but I'll keep listening. It's a series of journal entries by a 12yo I think (so you can probably imagine the tone)
