Why Am I Like This?
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'This book will help a lot of people feel understood and less alone.' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive
'A must-read' ***** Reader review
'An honest and relatable read, which has made the topic of mental health accessible...Will be gifting my friends a copy' ***** Reader review
Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Is everyone else achieving more than me? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? What can I do to actually make a difference?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
In Why Am I Like This?, award-winning podcaster Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation, giving words to those feelings so many of us struggle to explain.
Drawing on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence, Gemma paints a picture of mental health in the digital age, including her own journey and ADHD diagnosis, to highlight the ways in which mental health is often overlooked or trivialized.
Featuring the insight of experts and the latest research, Gemma shows that by being curious and compassionate, we can start to feel more hopeful, connected and at peace with ourselves.
Thought-provoking and heartening, this book is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, less than, or that they don't belong.
Praise for Why Am I Like This?:
'Authentic and relatable, Gemma demystifies mental health and helps us feel less alone in our daily struggles.' Bryony Gordon, author of Mad Woman
'An honest and reassuring take on mental health... I feel enlightened and better for reading it.' Dawn O'Porter, author of Honey Bee
'A warm, compassionate and digestible account of why our imperfect brains sometimes struggle with the demands of modern life.' Sunday Times
'Insightful and healing' ***** Reader review
'Hard to put down.... Thank you Gemma for this amazing book. Highly recommended' ***** Reader review
'Informative and comforting' ***** Reader review
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Mhm, war leider nicht so ganz meins. Habe mir erhofft, mehr über meine mentale Gesundheit zu lernen und Tipps, wie ich mich selbst verbessern kann. Stattdessen war es sehr, sehr viel Theorie über das Hirn. Was Sinn macht bei mentaler Gesundheit! Aber es ging mir nicht genug um spezifische psychische Krankheiten (was ich erwartet habe). Auch mit ihren Schreibstil kam ich nicht klar. Zu oft schweift sie ab, was sie auch bemerkt (“Das war jetzt eine kleine gedankliche Reise in Echtzeit”). Zudem wird viel gedenglischt, was ich manchmal unnötig fand, da es durchaus deutsche Worte gibt, die vom Sinn her ebenso passten, und es gab eine Falschinfo (die erste Staffel Heartstopper kam nicht 2023 raus). Das Manuskript hätte auf jeden Fall noch einmal durchs Lektorat gekonnt.
Why Am I Like This? by Gemma Styles is an inspiring, easy-to-read book that helps you understand yourself, others, and the world around you, offering hope and valuable insights for personal growth and connection.
Why Am I Like This? by Gemma Styles is an amazing book that talks about mental health, how the brain works, and how society affects us. As someone studying social work, I found the book very helpful. It not only helped me understand myself better but also gave me new ways to understand the people I work with. The way Gemma explains how the brain and society work together is really interesting and easy to follow. What I loved most about the book was Gemma’s writing style. It felt like someone was sitting next to me, telling me a story. The way she writes is very warm and personal, which makes even complex ideas easy to understand. It’s not like reading a boring textbook—it feels like a real conversation, and that makes it very enjoyable. This book also gave me a lot of hope. It reminded me that even when life is hard, things can get better. It’s comforting to read about struggles we all face and know that we are not alone. I’ve learned so much from it about myself and about other people, and I know I will read it again in the future. I think this book is perfect for anyone who wants to understand themselves better or help others. It’s simple, inspiring, and full of helpful lessons. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and coworkers. Thank you, Gemma Styles, for writing such a beautiful and helpful book!
Description
'This book will help a lot of people feel understood and less alone.' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive
'A must-read' ***** Reader review
'An honest and relatable read, which has made the topic of mental health accessible...Will be gifting my friends a copy' ***** Reader review
Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Is everyone else achieving more than me? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? What can I do to actually make a difference?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
In Why Am I Like This?, award-winning podcaster Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation, giving words to those feelings so many of us struggle to explain.
Drawing on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence, Gemma paints a picture of mental health in the digital age, including her own journey and ADHD diagnosis, to highlight the ways in which mental health is often overlooked or trivialized.
Featuring the insight of experts and the latest research, Gemma shows that by being curious and compassionate, we can start to feel more hopeful, connected and at peace with ourselves.
Thought-provoking and heartening, this book is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, less than, or that they don't belong.
Praise for Why Am I Like This?:
'Authentic and relatable, Gemma demystifies mental health and helps us feel less alone in our daily struggles.' Bryony Gordon, author of Mad Woman
'An honest and reassuring take on mental health... I feel enlightened and better for reading it.' Dawn O'Porter, author of Honey Bee
'A warm, compassionate and digestible account of why our imperfect brains sometimes struggle with the demands of modern life.' Sunday Times
'Insightful and healing' ***** Reader review
'Hard to put down.... Thank you Gemma for this amazing book. Highly recommended' ***** Reader review
'Informative and comforting' ***** Reader review
Book Information
Posts
Mhm, war leider nicht so ganz meins. Habe mir erhofft, mehr über meine mentale Gesundheit zu lernen und Tipps, wie ich mich selbst verbessern kann. Stattdessen war es sehr, sehr viel Theorie über das Hirn. Was Sinn macht bei mentaler Gesundheit! Aber es ging mir nicht genug um spezifische psychische Krankheiten (was ich erwartet habe). Auch mit ihren Schreibstil kam ich nicht klar. Zu oft schweift sie ab, was sie auch bemerkt (“Das war jetzt eine kleine gedankliche Reise in Echtzeit”). Zudem wird viel gedenglischt, was ich manchmal unnötig fand, da es durchaus deutsche Worte gibt, die vom Sinn her ebenso passten, und es gab eine Falschinfo (die erste Staffel Heartstopper kam nicht 2023 raus). Das Manuskript hätte auf jeden Fall noch einmal durchs Lektorat gekonnt.
Why Am I Like This? by Gemma Styles is an inspiring, easy-to-read book that helps you understand yourself, others, and the world around you, offering hope and valuable insights for personal growth and connection.
Why Am I Like This? by Gemma Styles is an amazing book that talks about mental health, how the brain works, and how society affects us. As someone studying social work, I found the book very helpful. It not only helped me understand myself better but also gave me new ways to understand the people I work with. The way Gemma explains how the brain and society work together is really interesting and easy to follow. What I loved most about the book was Gemma’s writing style. It felt like someone was sitting next to me, telling me a story. The way she writes is very warm and personal, which makes even complex ideas easy to understand. It’s not like reading a boring textbook—it feels like a real conversation, and that makes it very enjoyable. This book also gave me a lot of hope. It reminded me that even when life is hard, things can get better. It’s comforting to read about struggles we all face and know that we are not alone. I’ve learned so much from it about myself and about other people, and I know I will read it again in the future. I think this book is perfect for anyone who wants to understand themselves better or help others. It’s simple, inspiring, and full of helpful lessons. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and coworkers. Thank you, Gemma Styles, for writing such a beautiful and helpful book!