Why Am I Like This?: My Brain Isn’t Broken (and Neither Is Yours)

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 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