It’s 10 PM. You had a terrible day at the office. Your boss yelled at you. The traffic was a nightmare. You are tired, hungry, and annoyed. You lie down on the sofa and open your phone. Your thumb automatically goes to Amazon, Myntra, or Zomato. You see a pair of shoes. Or a biryani….
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…
It is the most confusing pattern in modern dating. Monday: He is texting you good morning. He is planning dates. He is telling you deep secrets about his childhood. You feel closer than ever. Wednesday: He takes 6 hours to reply. His answers are one word. He cancels plans because he is “busy.” You panic….
It is 7:00 AM. In the kitchen, the pressure cooker is whistling for your child’s tiffin. In the bedroom, your father is calling out because he can’t find his blood pressure medicine. And your phone is pinging with a “Urgent Meeting” email from your boss. You run from the stove to the bedroom to the…
There is life Before the Discovery, and there is life After. The moment you find the messages, or see the photo, or hear the confession, your world splits in two. It is not just heartbreak. It is a Shattering of Reality. You look at your partner—the person you brushed your teeth with this morning—and suddenly,…
