A serious yet simple and modern work on the defense mechanisms we adopt to manage small or large psychological traumas. These mechanisms are necessary and useful to a point, but they often dominate our lives, confining us to a comfortable prison.

The author presents mechanisms such as denial, repression, idealization, and more, and how we use them. However, most importantly, he shows us how to bypass them so they do not hinder or limit us.

One of the greatest advantages of the book is the way the author introduces us to human nature, with affection for both the positive and negative sides of our character and for our virtues and flaws. With realism and subtle humor, with references to everyday life, filled with many examples and stories, it is a necessary book for anyone who wants to understand themselves and those around them.

The book Why Do I Do This? lays the foundations for us to understand the thoughts and influences we have received, everything that lies behind our choices and actions. Our mental health is a dynamic state that we must care for throughout our lives, and this work provides us with a handy tool for that purpose.