
if you're feeling down, please know you're not alone
...I have been there too. And when I felt better, I made myself this 100% hand-drawn step-by-step guide out of burn-out, anxiety, and depression (or whatever your rough times are called). With áll the things that really worked!
And if you or a friend, neighbour or aunty would ever need it, please know it's here for your too.
"It's not what you think, but what you do, that is going to get you through"
That's what I've found out on my own, unintended journey through misery. So when I felt much better again, and funnily enough thankful for everything these tough times had taught me, I made a decision: I would create a book for ME, with áll things that supported my journey. If ever have to go through a similar journey again, it would help me guide myself back to calmer waters.

Full of all the tips, tricks, activities, and stories that truly helped me back on my feet.

’Cause reading is often simply impossible with a head full of thoughts!

For all your notes and thoughts, ‘cause this is your journey.
Will you gift yourself (or a loved one) some loving guidance too?
... ’cause it's not just my own step-by-step guide anymore. I decided to selfpublish to help just 1 other person. Now it has been 3 years, and it has helped over 25.000 people to date. Psychologists work with it, it is backed up by the biggest mental health institution in the Netherlands, and every week I get thank you notes.
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about me, Marieke, and my mission
Hi, I'm Marieke! And I'm normally a optimistic happy camper, traveller, illustrator, and holder of a Psychology Msc.... But when a cloud of deep anxiety/depression/burn-out completely knocked me off my feet (while living on the most beautiful beach in Australia!) - I was none of that anymore.
Suddenly I could only feel despair for months. I saw no way out. I was forced to move back home to my parents near Amsterdam. And was absolutely certain I would néver feel better again. The end of me.
But... I did recover. And came out stronger.
And once I was thriving once again - I made myself this 'do-book'. So I would always have hope, love and a step-by-step guide if such a storm would ever hit me again. And to have a book I could actually read and process when I would feel down. It became my mission to help others, and to make sure no one ever has to feel as alone as I did. You are not alone, you are not crazy. I am here with you every step of the way.
"To me, this is not just a book, it was the best therapy. I didn't believe it myself at first, but this book has honestly helped me more than my previous 11 therapists. so thank you so much" (reader Livia on Facebook)
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'Hey Are You Okay' - the book
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