'A warm compassionate and digestible account of why our imperfect brains sometimes struggle
with the demands of modern life.' Sunday TimesWhy 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?Gemma Styles captures the voice of her
generation giving words to those feelings Gen Z has been trying to explain for years. Drawing
on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence Gemma gets curious about
how we tick in order to better understand and navigate the unique pressures of life today.
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. From
how we communicate to our ambitions and self-image Gemma paints a picture of mental health in
the digital age including her own journey and ADHD diagnosis to highlight the ways in which
women's mental health in particular is often overlooked or trivialized. Thought-provoking and
heartening this book is for anyone who feels overwhelmed less than or that they don't belong.
Why am I like this? is a warm hug insightful analysis and spirited call to action all in one.
