Fighting Depression
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प्रिय डायरी , दुनिया को समझते समझते, खुद को समझते समझाते ज़िंदगी गुजर गई। अब अगर यूं चाहें की किसी को नहीं समझाना, कुछ नहीं समझना कुछ नहीं सीखना कुछ नहीं सिद्ध करना किसी को, तो एक प्रश्न चिन्ह लग जाता है – की फिर करें क्या? इस lockdown ने एक आईना सा दिखाया है…
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We have often heard multiple adages telling you to fall in love with yourself before you seek love from outside. No truer words have ever been spoken. And, nothing more cryptic has ever been said either. The problem with adages is they tell you this is what you need to do, but no one tells…
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Dear Anay, There will be multiple times when you’ll be facing a puzzle in life. A question, a mystery, a problem – that seems unsolvable to you. You would be wondering how do I fix this!? How do I get rid of it? How do I get over it? Often times, when you think hard,…
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Dear Diary, My thoughts are destructive today. I want to break, mutilate, destroy. Basically, vent out the destructive energy which is building up inside me. The lockdown, the work, no breaks. Even the breaks are not helping. There is just too much to do. I am tired of being the responsible one. At this time,…
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Dear Diary, The day has been full of articles of how the society imprisons a woman. Whatever Happened to ______ ? https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/the-scariest-horror-movie-of-all-time-is-revolutionary-road.html And a post by Saloni Chopra on self-worth. Hits hard. Hits home. You know, most of these posts/articles/movies try to paint a picture of a woman who’s imprisoned – by in-laws, or by responsibilities,…
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Dear Diary, I know they say internet can answer anything under the sun, in today’s times. They also tell you to beware of what it may generalize and respond to you. So practice caution when heeding to advices received via internet. But, I’m amazed! It’s amazing how Google gives you accurate answers to most psychological…
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#Old Post. Long overdue. Dated 25 November’2019. Dear Diary, It’s my birthday today. I turn 35. From a naive girl of 25, to a boss-lady at 35, life has come a long way. I’m not all wise and made-it-large yet. But I feel far more confident and happy in the place I’m at. I definitely…
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Dear Diary, After accepting that I may be a person susceptible to Depression, and after coming out of the phase, I decided I would like to know thy enemy. Because knowledge is power. So, things I did: 1. Read about Depression: I googled on Depression on ‘why me’, what triggers it, how to avoid it…
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As I get out of the low phase of depression, I reflect on what all went by. Did I mention I went ahead and talked to the people who hurt me. The perpetrators. Each one. Individually. Head-on. It took courage. And I think it was brave of me. <Pats on my back> Whether they think…
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Dear Diary, I admit to myself that I’ve a tendency to go into Depression. It was something I had heard of from a friend in 2009. That I had a tendency. But, it was still a remote possibility. Someone’s thought. No clinical proof. I had phases of deep emotions but I believed I’m just an…
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Enough sulking. Enough cribbing. Doesn’t suit me. So, one step at a time. Let’s deal with Mr. Depression first. I can’t fight the negative thoughts once they take over. So, what did I do? 1. Find a happy memory. I’m addicted to Korean romcoms these days. And, ‘Romance is a bonus book’ is on. And…