We have all heard it. In casual conversation, we use “Bipolar” to mean “moody” or “unpredictable.” But for the 1 in 100 Indians who actually live with this condition, these jokes are not just annoying—they are erasing. Bipolar Disorder is not about being happy in the morning and sad in the afternoon. It is a…
Everyone told you this would be the happiest time of your life. The relatives brought ladoos. The neighbors came to see the baby. Your Instagram feed is full of photos of cute toes and smiling family members. But inside? You feel like you are drowning. You look at your baby, and instead of a rush…
To the outside world, your life looks perfect. You have a stable job. You post happy photos on Instagram. You are the one organizing the family trips. You are the friend everyone calls when they have a problem. If you told someone, “I think I am depressed,” they would laugh. “You? Depressed? But you are…
It happens the moment you open your eyes. Before you have even remembered what day it is, a heavy, cold feeling settles in your chest. Your heart starts racing. Your stomach churns. You feel a sense of impending doom, like something terrible is about to happen today. You haven’t even brushed your teeth yet, and…
You wake up. You stare at the ceiling. You know you need to brush your teeth. You know you need to check your email. You know you should eat. But your body feels like it weighs 500 kilograms. The walk to the bathroom feels as impossible as climbing the Himalayas. So you roll over, pull…
We have all heard the advice from well-meaning aunties or friends: “Arre, just go for a walk, you will feel better.” “Think positive! Why are you so dull today?” “Sab theek ho jayega (Everything will be fine).” But what happens when the walk doesn’t help? What happens when “thinking positive” feels like trying to climb…
