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Why are so many books on burn-out and depression printed in small grey letters, as I could hardly read? Once better, Illustrator Marieke hand-drew her own bestselling step-by-step guide. 25.000+ sold

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Depression, Anxiety, Burnout? Whatever your breakdown is called, you're feeling bad. You might already be seeing a psychologist or coach but still... what do you do when you're at home on the couch? That's where this book comes in! It's a book of things to DO Full of all the tips, tricks, activities and stories that truly helped me back on my feet (I, Marieke, have done everything in this book myself) It's Handillustrated 'Cause reading is often just impossible with a head full of thoughts! With love, hope and empty space.. For all your notes and thoughts. 'Cause this is your journey. ‘Hey Are You Okay’ can be a daily guide for anyone with a burn-out or depression. It's a beautiful gift for someone yourself, a loved one or family member that’s going through difficult times. Until now, the book has helped over 25.000 people, and got raving reviews by psychologists, mental health institutes as well as people recovering through the book. Marieke lives in Amsterdam with her husband Lars and her son Finn (5). The book is now being published in Australia, USA and UK.

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"I can't explain what this book did for me. It actually saved me" "an A+ for this book" The MIND Institute. "Read this and learn how to feel better" Psychology Magazine There are so many books about burn-out and depression, but what if you can't read them when you need them the most? When illustrator Marieke went through her own dark days, she found she could not read anymore. Once better, she decided to handdraw this loving guidebook. If she would ever have to go through such a storm again, she would always have hope, love and a step-by-step guide to lead herself back home. The book became a huge bestseller in the Netherlands with over 25.000 people helped, and many psychologists and psychiatrists endorsing the book. Marieke guides you through your own rough times with lots of love, humor and patience, creating a unique colourful work on a normally dark topic. It's not about how she felt. It's about how she would get herself back on track. And how you too, can go on the 5 step journey from 'alarm' back to calm. Summarising, ‘Hey Are You Okay’ can be a daily workbook for anyone with a burn-out or depression. It's a beautiful gift for yourself, or a loved one going through difficult times. It combines perfectly with any kind of therapy, as this is a book is like a friend in between therapy sessions - when you're home alone on the couch. Marieke is living in Amsterdam with her husband Lars and son Finn (5). The book is now being published in Australia, USA and UK. You can find more about Marieke and her mission at www.heyareyouokay.com.

Biografie

Marieke is normally a happy camper, traveller, illustrator and holder of a psychology msc. Until.. a cloud of anxiety (depression? Burn-out?) knocked her off her feet. She felt she would never be okay again, but.. she did. Once she was thriving once again, she made herself this 'do-book'. So she could always have hope, love and a step-by-step guide if such a storm would ever hit her again. The Dutch version of the book became a huge bestseller, helping over 25.000 people feel better. The book is now being published in Australia, UK and USA.

Inhoudsopgave

Introduction Phase 1: Accepting the shit Phase 2: Our emergency plan Phase 3: The sun always comes out again Phase 4: Something we can build on Phase 5: Where we blossom & grow

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