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Tag: mental illness
All in My Head, I am Told
No, a mental illness 'isn't all in your head'.
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Here are some practical, everyday things to keep in mind for your mental wellbeing.
The Hypersane Are Among Us, if Only We Are Prepared to Look
Unlike other mental disorders, Hypersanity is empowering, liberating and prevails in the modern-day society.
From Introvert to Socially Anxious
I was an introvert stuck amidst people who tried to bring me down.
‘Chal Pada’: A Ballad On Overcoming Mental Health Problems
This song celebrates the extraordinary journey of five people who fought their individual battles and successfully moved on.
Educational Institutions Can’t Keep Ignoring Mental Health Issues Amongst Students
With an increase in cases of student depression and suicides, Indian universities' complete lack of focus on mental health is not just surprising, but scary.
Noise/s: What Do You Say If You Can’t Say Anything?
This is a two-part poem I wrote while attending to a family member struggling with a serious case of bipolar psychosis.
The Victims of Numbness
This poem talks about the fallen victims of depression, who are mourned briefly but nobody ever learns from their deaths.
Meet My Two Ex-Lovers: Depression and Anxiety
Like old boyfriends, these two keep popping back into my life.