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Why Am I Like This?
My Brain Isnβt Broken (and Neither Is Yours)
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Why Am I Like This? by Gemma Styles is a deeply personal and poignant exploration of the mental health challenges facing today's younger generation. As an award-winning podcaster and MQ Mental Health ambassador, Gemma Styles delves into the daily struggles and unseen battles that many people...
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Why Am I Like This? by Gemma Styles is a deeply personal and poignant exploration of the mental health challenges facing today's younger generation. As an award-winning podcaster and MQ Mental Health ambassador, Gemma Styles delves into the daily struggles and unseen battles that many people endure. This book serves as an insightful and reassuring roadmap for anyone who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected.
Drawing from her own experiences with mental health issues and neurodivergence, Gemma provides a compassionate and digestible account of how our imperfect brains navigate the demands of modern life. From questioning why we feel overwhelmed to the constant comparisons with others and the anxiety of social interactions, Why Am I Like This? aligns perfectly with the thoughts of many Gen Z individuals.
The book incorporates the latest research and expert insights to help readers understand the complex nature of mental health. Gemma's narrative is enriched by her own journey, including her ADHD diagnosis, which underscores the often overlooked or trivialised issues surrounding women's mental health.
Through a series of thought-provoking discussions, Gemma addresses critical questions: 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?
Featuring a blend of scientific research and heartfelt storytelling, Why Am I Like This? encourages readers to be curious and compassionate, fostering a sense of hope and connection. It covers essential topics such as communication, ambition, and self-image, bringing to light the impact of the digital age on our mental well-being.
This book is for anyone who feels they don't belong or measure up, providing not just an insightful analysis but also a spirited call to action. Gemma Styles offers a warm hug through her words, making Why Am I Like This? an essential read for anyone seeking to understand their mental health better and find peace with themselves.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780857505095
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 224.0mm
Weight: 444g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Gemma Styles is a relatable, authentic and trusted voice online who uses her 10 million Instagram followers to raise awareness about our most pressing issues. On her award-winning podcast, Good Influence, she invites discussion on topics that we should care about, such as mental health, sustainability and feminism. She is also a writer and MQMentalHealth Ambassador.
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