I am no expert in mental health, nor am I a therapist, but I’ve gathered a few experiences and learnings that you might relate to, or that might help you heal or feel less alone on this journey. Leading a Dual Life… Enjoying.. giggling with friends/colleagues and suddenly something strikes. You feel numb.. completely broken and lonely even in a crowd… confused.. unable to express.. managing to put up a smile, trying your level best to hide that unknown emotion… wondering which is your true self.. the one who goes about daily.. dressing up, confident.. happily contributing in the workspace.. guiding people.. helping colleagues, feeling content with worklife.. coming home to love.. cooking favourite meals for the loved ones.. spending quality time with them.. having the best time of the day.. spending time with the better half. But slowly as the day unwinds and all the clutter clears. There I meet it again — The GRIEF. That intense emotion that makes you feel completely hollow, ...
What would I do, if I were to die tomorrow? That's the question Steve job would ask himself, before making an important decision or when stuck between two choices. Shouldn't we too apply the same for ourselves? Who knows when it will be our time to wrap up. Most people are lost or rather caught up in petty issues like trivial fights in a joint family or dispute over land /property amongst sibli ngs. Some are constantly cribbing about their health ailments while some are simply exhausted by the daily chores .Some feel burdened to manage the routine expenses. Everyone is in a hurry , everyone is in a rush, blindly following the crowd or cultures/traditions that their ancestors have been following. Either running behind the future or still dwelling in the past. So what is wrong with all this? No one seems to be happy or satisfied. Everyone gets a new chance each morning to make a fresh start and chase their dreams. Some even manage to reach their goals but are still unsatisfied...