Mental health
there are several biological, psychological and environmental factors that people do not consider,” said Karan, 28, undergoing treatment at Maarga Mind Care While these may be true to some extent. At 60, Ramkumar Ramaswamy, a freelance tech worker, has started therapy to address struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In 2016, an electronics lab in his newly constructed home and his fears around contamination began triggering panic attacks. I think taking things one day at a time, educating myself and writing about my experiences,” the 38-year-old who was treated at Cadabams Hospital said.
Because he enjoys it or because they cannot stop, “When people see someone drinking, they often assume the person drinks.
That is what I learnt in therapy,” he said. He wants to change the narrative around addiction, depression and mental health. He was eventually diagnosed with OCD at Nimhans’ OCD Clinic. “Those living with OCD should understand that providing constant reassurance can quickly become a crutch. For Nikhil (name changed), diagnosed with schizophrenia, family support made all the difference. “While my marriage fell apart, my parents stuck by my side. People should stop thinking people with schizophrenia are out of their heads all the time. After treatment, I’m back to normalcy.