In die Stille - Reisen mit Depressionen / Lesung

In the organizer's words:

About the journey

In May 2023, Martin set off on a journey that was actually intended as a time-out but turned into a 362-day exploration tour through 27 European countries. He covered 15,000 kilometers and 125,000 vertical meters on his bike and spent 300 nights wild camping in the open air. He was always on his own and had no fixed plans. Martin describes this journey as transformative; it helped him to discover the healing power of movement and stillness.

About the reading

Martin reads texts that were written during the journey. He talks openly about his excessive demands at the end of 2022, which brought him to the brink of another stay in hospital. He describes how the decision to embark on this journey without time pressure and expectations helped him to come to terms with his illness and gain new perspectives. The reading combines his personal experiences with impressive pictures and stories of people he met on his journey.

About Martin Mascheski and his illness

Martin Mascheski has lived for many years with a diagnosis of depression, which first broke out at the age of 25. He has undergone several hospital stays and therapies. Today he has the illness under control. On this evening, he will not only talk about his journey, but also about how he deals with the mental lows and the role minimalism and unexpected encounters played in his healing process.

Price information:

Free choice of seat