In my case, it is happening unintentionally — I get so afraid at the prospect of losing sleep or not getting enough of it. It so happened 4 years ago and it led me into a Psychotic phase. As far as I can recall, I went sleepless for 14–15 days straight. I have been taking medication since. And…

My unapologetic and brutally honest take on writing — Introduction So, you want to become a writer? 7 ways to be a successful writer. Things I wish I knew before I started writing. You must have come across such articles on Medium and other blogs when you first decided to start your writing journey and started actively looking for advice…

Is it something universal or just a human construct for our convenience? — Yesterday, I was discussing with my wife about Karma and luck, and if she believes in God. She said that she is an atheist but believes that if she doesn’t harm anyone then no harm will be done unto her. In other words, she believes in the proverb that ‘Life…

My take on Mental Health and what we can do about it — We have learnt in our schools that the signals from all our sensory organs go to the brain and are interpreted by it. So, the brain is like the C.P.U in our body, controlling all the other organs in our body. Mental well-being is one aspect that drives all the…

Consistency vs Mental Health — It’s easy to make hay while the sunshine lasts. But when it is gloomy and cloudy then it’s a real test of your character to show up. My topic of discussion is: Must the show go on even when we are going through the storm? Should we take a break…

Why does it feel so good? — You began making music a few years ago, considering yourself a beginner. Despite putting your heartfelt music out into the world, it seems that only your inner circle cares. However, suddenly, you receive appreciation for your music from your idol in a tweet. …

It will backfire — My wife has been suffering from Depression and Anxiety for more than a year now. We moved to Switzerland from India about a year ago because of my work obligation. My wife had been suffering mentally in one form or the other earlier as well. But now bouts of depression…

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When all your thoughts disappear who are you? — So, what is this self? Is it your name? Your body? Something inside your brain? How do you define self? Are your thoughts your self? And when all the thoughts disappear, who are you? The Intricacies of Defining the Self Many philosophers have pondered the question of the self for centuries. Some believe that the self…