Mental health stigma in India is the bane of our democracy. Due to job loss, ostracism, accusations of being a nuisance, stigma becomes internalized.
We All Need Some Definition Sometimes
A rambling, incoherent mess, wreaking havoc in your mind. A demon within you, that on the best days you merely learn to live with.
An A-Z of Self-Care
Your brain tells you NOT to look after yourself. That you’re not worthy of care and don’t deserve it. We need to overrule that horrid voice.
Anger
Sadly, we all have a breaking point. I’ve found myself in situations where I need to have that physical release of energy.
Bullying and its Effect on Mental Health
Bullying doesn’t end the moment the bully stops or when they move away. It haunts you, consumes you and stays with you every single day
Flashbacks – My Younger Self Wakes
I’m six again, standing in that corner where my step-mum has been punishing me, maybe for the last 24 hours or longer. I’m not allowed to move.
Physical Manifestations of Mental Health Conditions
Chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis and migraine are commonly physical manifestations of mental health conditions.
I Will Not Tolerate Your Abuse
I will not tolerate your abuse. I will not take your beatings. I will not accept your bullying. I will not listen to your bull.
How to help someone with PND
How to help someone with PND: be there for them. That’s literally it. You don’t have to have the right answers or be able to ‘fix’ anything.
Stress Awareness Day and Young Men’s Mental Health
With November 7th being National Stress Awareness Day, it’s a good time to highlight the effect that stress can have on mental health.
Death and Grief
Experiencing death and grief helped me understand myself. I’m helping others now, and I think my dad would be proud of who I am today.
Called A Lost Soul: Has It Happened To You?
I took the opportunity to say that I’ve never been conventional and that wasn’t something I was ashamed of. It was one of those rare moments.