Well, this is exactly what our friend, Suhani Suman, decided to do! Share a story of her life and in turn encourage thousands of us who can relate to the same.
Suhani, who recently turned 23, is a law student at National Law University Odisha, Cuttack. When she approached YourDOST for guidance, she had been struggling emotionally for a very long time.
Aug 2010. I was in class 10 when I realised that there was something wrong with me. I had started feeling sadder and I would lose my temper easily
Suhani, was her class topper. Like a lot of us, she was also pushed to pursue the Science stream and attend Engineering coaching classes by her parents, against her will. It didn’t help that she also had to move schools at this time.
I started feeling very lonely and gained a lot of weight. I was body-shamed at my new school. My peers would make snide comments about my not-so-fair complexion.
After 3 months of therapy, Suhani emerged a happier, wiser and more trusting person. After 8 long years, her wounds were finally beginning to heal.
This entire process took time. I didn’t overcome my issues in one day or one session. But it was worth it
Suhani is now a true champion of mental health and the power of therapy. She has a simple advice for all those who are struggling with their own inner demons:
It’s very important to speak out. But it’s also important to make sure that you’re speaking with the right person. We avoid talking about mental health out of the fear of judgement by people, society, relatives, etc. What we fail to understand are the consequences of not seeking help and living with our pain
It takes a lot of courage to openly share something so personal. We are really grateful to Suhani for not only trusting us in her time of need, but also sharing her story to inspire a lot of others who’re still unsure if counseling can help them or not
If you’re going through a difficult phase, please know that we’re here for you. Talk to a Pdl Expert today, for personalized guidance.
