The other day a friend of mine asked me why I write. Torn between many responses, I asked her a question after some time, "Why do you love trekking?" Almost instantly, with a seemingly rehearsed tone, she told me how much she loves to visit new places, and at the end of the day, how... Continue Reading →
Common Myths About Depression
Depression is Incurable The first thing that goes through a patient's mind when he gets diagnosed with a psychological ailment is that he will never be healthy again. As no end to the tunnel of darkness is visible, people dive deeper into their own despair with no hope of ever coming out. However, I want... Continue Reading →
Why am I Depressed?
I have no idea. I honestly don't. Let me clarify. When a person has a fever or a cold, he has a clear set of symptoms which either he or the people around him can diagnose accurately. After that, he can use some over-the-counter medicine or consult a physician to get better. The vital difference... Continue Reading →
Why is the Young Generation Depressed?
It’s the 21st century; the age of information, the era of technology, and the time of the youth. Social media is on the rise, and actual human interaction is considered overrated and a waste of time. Today a person is judged not by his character or integrity but by the number of likes he has... Continue Reading →
When I was Diagnosed with Depression
It was a scary day, and a scary night followed. Different people might have different responses to being diagnosed with a disease like Depression. My first response was Denial. Well, typical of me, I guess. When the doctor said I had depression, my next question was, "Do I really need to take antidepressants?" I know... Continue Reading →
Depression – India’s New Taboo
Depression - The New Taboo of India
Story of an Anxious Person
Nights are the hardest. Laying on that hard mattress in the hot summer is not easy when you have a horde of questions looming in your mind. The fatigue from sleep deprivation and the tension from popping pills gets the better of you even if you're only 25 and supposedly in the prime of your... Continue Reading →