An essay on how society treats physical and mental pain differently – even though they can be equally unbearable.
Tag: mental illness
Childhood Heroes
This preconceived notion that parents are god and heaven lies in their feet is a false belief.
Should Schools Reopen?
While some are fervently opposing the decision owing to a lingering fear of the third wave, others are in favour on the condition that proper safety protocols are followed.
The Lipstick
An attempt to understand my grandmother's struggles with dementia.
Dealing With OCD as a Teenager During Lockdown
I still get scared of the idea of being back in the same place I was at in September 2020.
Living With Mental Illness
"I feel empty and hollow yet they say, 'Stop wallowing in your made-up sorrow'.”
The Tragedy of the Missing Mental Health Conversation in India
The onus is on our generation to normalise essential dialogue on mental health.
Your Mental Health Matters, but Which One?
My experience with a lesser known subtype of OCD has made it clear to that the conversation on mental health needs to evolve beyond just the basics.
Ashamed Over My Mental Illness, I Realised Drawing Might Help Me – and Others – Cope
Finding solace in a daily act that has benefits scientists are just beginning to understand.
‘Break the Pattern Before it Breaks You’
To the ones who haven’t found home in between the four walls of common blood, today, I write for you.