JAMIE LEE
You create your own happiness.
Jamie has gone through a very difficult period herself and knows how hard it can be to recover from depression. However, many people do not dare to talk about this. This touches her deeply because she has experienced firsthand what it is like not to be happy and she knows how much pressure that puts on her and on the people around her. The idea for a book arose when Julie Vranckx contacted Jamie because she is open about mental health on social media. And so, things quickly started to move forward!
Jamie spreekt regelmatig af met vrienden om zichzelf bezig te houden, want ze weet dat dit voor haar persoonlijk echt belangrijk is. Aan de andere kant is het ook goed om thuis te zijn met haar vriend en hond en gewoon te ontspannen. Het is vooral belangrijk dat ze dingen doet die ze zelf wil en niet wat anderen van haar verwachten. Is dat makkelijk? Nee, absoluut niet, vooral niet in haar vakgebied. Daarom probeert ze in haar vrije tijd niet te veel bezig te zijn met sociale media maar juist met haar omgeving.
She finds dealing with stress challenging. Jamie can really stress out over the smallest things. Especially the evening before (film) shoots, she can come up with worst-case scenarios and worry about whether everything will go as planned. So, tips? Please don't ask her, haha.
She used to love everything related to playing, such as longboarding with her friends. She thought anything that allowed her to get away for a while was amazing! She also loved coloring, drawing, and going to the VKSJ (youth movement). She used to be absolutely no homebody, but now she is 100% a homebody.
Jamie's advice? Talk, reach out, and above all, don't be ashamed to talk about your problems. Above all, don't look up to people you see online, because often the picture isn't right. You don't have to change to fit in, you don't have to wear a specific outfit to fit in, you don't have to do anything at all as long as you don't want to. Choose your own path, choose your own friends, and communicate. Just be your authentic self and enjoy the little things, because happiness isn't for sale. You create your own happiness.
"Be There for You! A Guide to Mental Health & Self-Care" This book offers insight into a range of mental health issues, including loneliness, self-doubt, anxiety disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, and addiction. By offering inspiring stories, practical tips, and exercises, it serves as a compass for young people on their journey toward resilience and well-being.
The author of the book is Jamie Lee.
