I thought this was such an interesting book. Everything is explained in a really understandable way, so there’s not too much complicated jargon used. If there is, it is always explained very well.
I thought this was really interesting. I learned a lot about how my brain works through this book and I feel like it’s really insightful.

When I saw that Gemma Styles wrote a book talking about mental health I just knew I had to pick it up!

Unfortunately, a lot of the content was stuff I've already read and learned about previously. Having done a uni degree in psychology, this was all stuff I have read or even written about myself. I definitely think this would be more fitted for people just starting to learn about mental health and anxiety as Styles explains things in a way I would would be considered very accessible.

Thank you to NetGalley for a review copy. All opinions are my own.

Goodness, what a book. Exactly when I needed it.

How are our brains affected by social media, screen time, technology and the endless news cycle? From burnout to biases, authenticity to algorithms, imposter syndrome to empathy, Gemma Styles explores the fascinating and sometimes weird human brain and mental health.

Styles is a talented writer able to break down complex, scientific ideas into easy-to-understand concepts. She’s also incredibly sharp and witty, which helps this nonfiction work not feel like you’re slogging through a dry university textbook. “Why Am I Like This?” is more life handbook or Psychology/Neuroscience 101 than a preachy self-help book.

Thank you to #NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advanced reader copy of #WhyAmILikeThis. (I will be purchasing my own physical copy!) To be published Nov. 19, 2024.

*"Why Am I Like This?" by Gemma Styles is a refreshingly honest and insightful look at the complexities of self-discovery and mental health. Styles’ writing is both compassionate and relatable, as she tackles tough topics with warmth and wit. She skillfully blends personal anecdotes with well-researched insights, making the book feel like a conversation with a wise friend. This book is perfect for anyone navigating the ups and downs of understanding themselves better. It's uplifting, comforting, and serves as a gentle reminder that we're all a work in progress—and that's perfectly okay.*

Even though this is not the type of book I typically read, I decided to give it a try. I find that Gemma has a way to explain things that can be slightly abstract and complicated in a way that the average person can understand. I enjoyed it for what it is and thought it was informative.

This was such a fun and interesting, self-help book. I love the writing style and all the tips and tricks that were given throughout this book. I love how open and honest the author was able to be with the readers.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

as someone who deals with anxiety and depression, i’ve always had questions about mental health and how my brain works the way it does that doesn’t seem to be “normal” like other people, but i’ve never had the time to do any of the research, or the money to pay a therapist a 5 hour session where they can explain my brain and all the theories in detail lol but with this book it felt like i was talking to a friend going thru the same situation as me who had all the answers i needed, having Gemma talking to us the readers directly throughout the book felt comforting and her sharing her own experiences made me connect to her in a way that kept me interested in the book which of it didn’t have this it would’ve been just a book with lots of facts
i liked how the book was structured and all the numbers and studies that were cited were interesting
overall a great book that can help you understand the human mind and emotions

This was good, especially for Gemma's debut. I wouldn't necessarily call it a self-help book, but more like "I'm lost, asking my friend for support" and that friend comes with a pile of research to help you understand why you're feeling a certain type of way (as opposed to solutions for your problems). It was well-researched, well-written, and very all-encompassing in a Psych 101 way. I think this would be a great hit with younger girls and women who are just starting to deal with mental health issues and are in need of guidance and feeling heard.