Discover the inspiring Sunday Times bestselling guide to navigating the unique pressures and
anxieties of life today from the award-winning Good Influence podcaster and MQ Mental Health
ambassador'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 reviewWhy 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
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