If my mind could be a place, it would be a maze Some parts are deep, stinking ditches,While others are fragrant, bright gardens.Some are as dangerous as a cliff's edge,While others are as benevolent as a rose bed.Some are rollercoaster rides to old memoirs,While others are winding roads to new adventures. If my mind … Continue reading My mind is a kaleidoscope
Category: Mental Health
A Ray Of Hope For The Tired Soul
Every sprout is a promise to the seed Every invention is a tribute to the need Every intention welcomes a new deed Every incarnation is the birth of a creed When everything new bids farewell to old Each new day hands me memories to hold Every literature gives me thoughts to mold Every tragedy leaves … Continue reading A Ray Of Hope For The Tired Soul
Death
A very old poem I wrote when I was suffering from clinical depression and couldn't see any hope ahead. They say life is not a bed of roses You say everyone goes through one But tell me, dear, for once Do you know what it is really like? To witness life as a … Continue reading Death
The Demon Inside Me
They say everyone has a demon to fight, I have met mine. It sits between my heart and throat, I fear if it wakes up, It won’t let me move. I fear, either it would pierce my heart open or project my inner darkness on the world. Sometimes I fight, often I lose; I sit … Continue reading The Demon Inside Me
Why I think Indian women are the most vulnerable to mental health issues?
Can love exist without respect? This is a question that I always find myself pondering upon. I come from a place where love was found in abundance. Whether it’s my own family, my friend circle, or neighborhood, there was no dearth of well-wishers. I never had to face any discrimination based on my gender or … Continue reading Why I think Indian women are the most vulnerable to mental health issues?
Mental Health during Lockdown: Lessons I learned from my tryst with depression
How the survival skills I learned trying to combat depression is helping me survive lockdown
An Open Letter to the Society by an Ex Feminist
(Source: http://bzfd.it/2h6hLR3) Dear Society, Writing open letters is in fashion it … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Society by an Ex Feminist
Loneliness & Mental Health: Talk to Strangers. It’s Therapeutic!
This would be a long article but I promise I won’t bore you with redundant information. Before I make my point, here’s two bitter sweet stories of loneliness and how talking to random strangers helped. Two Stories Source: Freepik.com The first story dates back to 2010. I was a fresh graduate, severely hit by recession, … Continue reading Loneliness & Mental Health: Talk to Strangers. It’s Therapeutic!
Yes, I’ve Been There Too: My Message To Those Dealing With Thoughts Of Suicide
Hey you there! Just hold on. I feel you. I really do. I was there too- on the terrace edge, holding a sharp knife, staring at sleeping pills, thinking of fast moving trucks. It was such a relief to realize that all the pain and suffering would get over but guess what, I would not … Continue reading Yes, I’ve Been There Too: My Message To Those Dealing With Thoughts Of Suicide
Perfection is overrated
As a fashion student turned content marketer, there is one thing that attracts me like a magnet- Latest trends. In my humble opinion, there is no click-bait as potent as this one. The urge to validate that you are following the crowd and not left behind is not typical of a business only. This is … Continue reading Perfection is overrated
The BIOSCOPED Life 