Ever since I was diagnosed with clinical depression in 2018, I didn’t want it to define me. After all, I was high on the flawed “you are not your mental illness” school of thought back then. So I tried my best to be as functional and productive as possible, no matter how much my body …
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Don’t mean to sound ungrateful, But I’m exhausted every morning. Even after a good night’s sleep On a soft, warm bed. The reasons for my fatigue are quite a few; Where do I even begin? First, there’s the chronic anxiety It crushes my spirit and body, Giving me severe body ache As if I were …
It’s been a few months since I started writing for HealthyPlace on depression at work, and there’s this topic that I thought needed to be discussed here too. I am talking about the coping mechanism called depression naps, which I define differently from the rest of the Internet. For me, a depression nap is not …
Today, I want to talk about something I have always shied away from. It’s not because I am ashamed, it’s because I was always afraid people would judge me for being lazy. But the very aim of this project is to stop caring about what people think and redefine normal. So here I go: I’m …
For nine days in a row, I have been totally free from suicidal ideation. This has been my longest streak in the past few months, and I can’t put into words how grateful I am for it. Since my depression also reduced significantly, I began to hope that maybe the depression monster was finally thinking …
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Lately, I’ve been finding it difficult to relate to other people’s troubles. It’s not like I’m unfeeling—heck, I’ve been accused of being “too sensitive”—it’s just that my sense of empathy has become dull. This hasn’t just happened overnight or without cause. Factors in my personal life and the worldly life are to blame for this …
It’s a given: life is hard. It often knocks the wind out of us, yet we somehow manage to keep moving forward. However, some situations are so difficult that our world comes crashing down. Stock phrases like ‘life isn’t fair’ and’ this too shall pass’ fail to comfort us. If you find yourself feeling hopeless, and merely …
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Please don’t tell me to be grateful Coffee and a shower are what keep me going these days They make my mornings tolerable Which begin with the struggle to get out of bed Please don’t tell me to be grateful I sit at my desk after breakfast Debating whether I should begin some work Or …
Roughly two months back, I turned 28. Like the past three years, this birthday too was one I wasn’t looking forward to. The reason? Comparisonitis and social pressure. Like most people, I too have some expectation of the kind of goals I want or should tick off my bucket list as each year rolls by. …
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Are you one of those people who love the rainy season? Or does your mood dip when you see those grey clouds up in the sky? If you happen to fall under the second category, find solace in the fact that you are not alone – and you can beat this. Try out these tips …