Conquering Exam Stress: A Personal Journey
Once upon a time, I found myself amidst the chaos of final exams, feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to perform. Every day seemed like an uphill battle against my own doubts and fears. But I refused to let exam stress define me. I knew that I needed to take care of myself first and […]
Embracing the Joy of Missing Out: A Journey from FOMO to JOMO
Being an extrovert is often seen as an exciting and thrilling experience. The ability to connect with numerous people, form beautiful friendships, and immerse oneself in social gatherings can indeed be fulfilling. However, behind the facade of fun and excitement lies a nagging feeling called FOMO – the Fear Of Missing Out. [&hellip
Navigating the Turbulence of Early Career Challenges: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
Embarking on the journey of one’s first job is often accompanied by a wave of excitement and anticipation. However, my own foray into the professional realm took an unexpected turn, transforming my initial enthusiasm into a sea of anxiety. Having completed my master’s degree, the pressure to secure employment and commence my career journey became
IF ONLY I COULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF TO GET SOME HELP
I was either a senior secondary student or in my earlier years of college when I suffered from mild depression. I can tell this today, but I was not aware enough to do so back then. That time was a blur, to be honest. I do not even remember the exact year it happened. But […]
Exam Frenzy
A university student may fail to form an everlasting friends group, but the trio of ‘deadlines’, ‘pressure’ and most importantly ‘exams’ never leave them. The declaration of a test date triggers a symphony of stress in every student’s mind. But for some, it’s not just the usual pre-test jitters; it’s a full-blown orchestra of an
The Anatomy of Low Esteem
I thought it would give me relief. The first time I and my best friend fought big time was a few years ago when I was a teenager. We had a misunderstanding and the whole thing escalated way out of proportion. We were not on talking terms for a whole week. I was miserable […]
“Finding Light in the Darkness: A Journey Through Challenges, Resilience, and Self-Discovery”
Life is full of problems and sometimes it becomes way too difficult to deal with. The way it happened with me, post schooling, even after trying my best I failed to get admission in my desired college and course. This was something I wasn’t expecting: “life is full of surprises”. I had no other options […]
Accepting my Farewell
You never know when is it the last time you see someone. When life hits you with loss, you can never anticipate the damage it will bring to you. It was a normal school day for me. Under the state of lockdown due to the ongoing outflow of Covid-19. I was sleeping as usual […]
Social Anxiety
As a university student, I experience my fair share of stress and anxiety almost every day. Assignments have their way of causing stress, but as someone with social anxiety, creating and maintaining new relationships in a new place, where I knew no one, caused me to experience a sort of stress I couldn’t handle. I […]
Depression: My story from Struggle to Survival
Depression? Was it easy? The sufferings? Got diagnosed with severe depression just 2 months from today but was going through it from last 3 years. Depression? We often use this word in everyday life and still are feared to talk it out if we’re going through it. I knew I am suffering from depression but […]