Why Am I Like This?

Brought to you by Penguin.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?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.'Authentic and relatable, Gemma demystifies mental health and helps us feel less alone in our daily struggles.' Bryony Gordon(c)2024 Gemma Styles (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Brought to you by Penguin.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?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.'Authentic and relatable, Gemma demystifies mental health and helps us feel less alone in our daily struggles.' Bryony Gordon(c)2024 Gemma Styles (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Unlocking the unspoken stories of the traumatized self and inviting a shift towards compassion and healing 'Why am I like this?' If you've asked this question to yourself quietly time and again... get ready to unpack and process like never before. Embark on a textured journey that will illuminate the hidden, unspoken and often unconscious experiences of the traumatized self. Chapter by chapter, you'll make sense of your emotions, body, nervous system and relationships. Through concept, vulnerable story-telling and self-inquiry, author Natalia Rachel ignites a shift towards self-compassion and the dissolving of shame. Like the brilliant formations of a kaleidoscope, your awareness will continue to morph, crystalize and clarify until you make the utmost sense. Natalia's life journey as a patient turned therapist opens an incredibly special doorway to trauma recovery, healing and post-traumatic growth.

Unlocking the unspoken stories of the traumatized self and inviting a shift towards compassion and healing 'Why am I like this?' If you've asked this question to yourself quietly time and again... get ready to unpack and process like never before. Embark on a textured journey that will illuminate the hidden, unspoken and often unconscious experiences of the traumatized self. Chapter by chapter, you'll make sense of your emotions, body, nervous system and relationships. Through concept, vulnerable story-telling and self-inquiry, author Natalia Rachel ignites a shift towards self-compassion and the dissolving of shame. Like the brilliant formations of a kaleidoscope, your awareness will continue to morph, crystalize and clarify until you make the utmost sense. Natalia's life journey as a patient turned therapist opens an incredibly special doorway to trauma recovery, healing and post-traumatic growth.

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

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

Why does our past pain continue to affect our present? Though many of us can point to patterns of brokenness in our lives, we don’t know why they're there. No matter how hard we work, we can’t seem to outrun the very things that break our hearts. That's because our everyday setbacks are rooted in our unaddressed wounds. In Why Am I Like This? seminary-trained, licensed trauma therapist Kobe Campbell helps us understand why it’s so hard to break these patterns as she offers us a deeper understanding of how our past shapes our present. With tender wisdom, rare vulnerability, and profound honesty, Kobe reminds each reader that they’re not alone, empowering them to step into healing with evidence-based, faith-filled coping skills and resources. In Why Am I Like This?, you will: gain an understanding of what trauma and healing really are, explore the roots of your dysfunctional patterns, learn how your trauma shows up in your everyday life, and find trauma-informed, faith-based coping mechanisms to heal your mind and deepen your intimacy with God. Kobe marries theological insight with therapeutic principles to give readers the tools and insights needed to begin their journey of restoration.

Why does our past pain continue to affect our present? Though many of us can point to patterns of brokenness in our lives, we don’t know why they're there. No matter how hard we work, we can’t seem to outrun the very things that break our hearts. That's because our everyday setbacks are rooted in our unaddressed wounds. In Why Am I Like This? seminary-trained, licensed trauma therapist Kobe Campbell helps us understand why it’s so hard to break these patterns as she offers us a deeper understanding of how our past shapes our present. With tender wisdom, rare vulnerability, and profound honesty, Kobe reminds each reader that they’re not alone, empowering them to step into healing with evidence-based, faith-filled coping skills and resources. In Why Am I Like This?, you will: gain an understanding of what trauma and healing really are, explore the roots of your dysfunctional patterns, learn how your trauma shows up in your everyday life, and find trauma-informed, faith-based coping mechanisms to heal your mind and deepen your intimacy with God. Kobe marries theological insight with therapeutic principles to give readers the tools and insights needed to begin their journey of restoration.

‘A powerful guide to recognizing your patterns, reclaiming your worth, and redefining your standards for love.’ - Jay Shetty, bestselling author of 8 Rules of Love and host of the On Purpose podcast Break toxic relational patterns, understand your attachment style, and build healthier relationships with this no-nonsense guide to love, self-worth and emotional healing. >If you keep falling into the same patterns – dating the same type, overthinking texts, shrinking yourself in life, settling for crumbs – and wondering, Why am I like this?, you’re not alone. This book is for you. You are not broken . The patterns you keep repeating – people-pleasing, self-doubt, avoidance, reactivity – are survival strategies your body learned to keep you safe. This is what relationship coach, Sabrina Zohar, calls your Bullshit Blueprint . While it once protected you, it may now be blocking the love and personal security you truly want. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and nervous system research – as well as Sabrina's own raw journey of unravelling and rebuilding – Why Am I Like This? will invite you to break free from the patterns keeping you stick in love and life , exploring how to: Understand how your attachment style, childhood wounds and core beliefs shaped your unique Bullshit Blueprint Recognise the four survival responses and how they quietly drive your dating behaviour Break toxic cycles of feeling 'too much', 'not enough' or 'impossible to love' Challenge the dating myths that push you towards the wrong people and away from the right ones Regulate your emotions, set boundaries and finally choose yourself Packed with straight-talking advice and practical tools, this book will help you stop abandoning yourself, rewire the patterns that keep you stuck and build a new, BS-free blueprint – rooted in self-trust, clarity and conscious choice.

‘A powerful guide to recognizing your patterns, reclaiming your worth, and redefining your standards for love.’ - Jay Shetty, bestselling author of 8 Rules of Love and host of the On Purpose podcast Break toxic relational patterns, understand your attachment style, and build healthier relationships with this no-nonsense guide to love, self-worth and emotional healing. >If you keep falling into the same patterns – dating the same type, overthinking texts, shrinking yourself in life, settling for crumbs – and wondering, Why am I like this?, you’re not alone. This book is for you. You are not broken . The patterns you keep repeating – people-pleasing, self-doubt, avoidance, reactivity – are survival strategies your body learned to keep you safe. This is what relationship coach, Sabrina Zohar, calls your Bullshit Blueprint . While it once protected you, it may now be blocking the love and personal security you truly want. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and nervous system research – as well as Sabrina's own raw journey of unravelling and rebuilding – Why Am I Like This? will invite you to break free from the patterns keeping you stick in love and life , exploring how to: Understand how your attachment style, childhood wounds and core beliefs shaped your unique Bullshit Blueprint Recognise the four survival responses and how they quietly drive your dating behaviour Break toxic cycles of feeling 'too much', 'not enough' or 'impossible to love' Challenge the dating myths that push you towards the wrong people and away from the right ones Regulate your emotions, set boundaries and finally choose yourself Packed with straight-talking advice and practical tools, this book will help you stop abandoning yourself, rewire the patterns that keep you stuck and build a new, BS-free blueprint – rooted in self-trust, clarity and conscious choice.

Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? Is everyone else achieving more than me? What can I actually do to make a difference? Am I the only one feeling this way? In her internationally bestselling debut book--which draws on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence--writer, podcaster, and advocate Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation as she gets curious about how we tick in order to better understand and navigate the unique pressures of life today. In the face of unprecedented levels of loneliness, burnout, and insecurity, and referencing the insight of experts and brand new research, Why Am I Like This? shows that by harnessing the power of curiosity and compassion, we can start to feel more hopeful, connected, and at peace with ourselves and each other. 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. A thought-provoking, vulnerable, and engaging conversation on mental health, societal norms, and personal expectations from Gen Z's favorite big sister.

Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? Is everyone else achieving more than me? What can I actually do to make a difference? Am I the only one feeling this way? In her internationally bestselling debut book--which draws on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence--writer, podcaster, and advocate Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation as she gets curious about how we tick in order to better understand and navigate the unique pressures of life today. In the face of unprecedented levels of loneliness, burnout, and insecurity, and referencing the insight of experts and brand new research, Why Am I Like This? shows that by harnessing the power of curiosity and compassion, we can start to feel more hopeful, connected, and at peace with ourselves and each other. 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. A thought-provoking, vulnerable, and engaging conversation on mental health, societal norms, and personal expectations from Gen Z's favorite big sister.

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

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