Amongst all the life-threatening illnesses we know, depression is one that grows silently—and often invisibly. We either keep moving forward with our lives, ignoring its impact, or we fail to acknowledge it as a serious issue. India, in particular, stands out with an overwhelming number of people struggling with depression. Working men are exhausted—not just physically but mentally—from long hours, endless workloads, toxic office politics, EMIs and school fees. For women, the struggle is deeper. They have long been among the most affected. The lack of acceptance in in-law households, combined with heavy domestic responsibilities, often takes a severe toll on mental health. Add to that the demands of modern work life, and the pressure becomes both physical and emotional. Even the feeling of being alone—unseen, unheard—can be a form of depression. And sometimes, I wonder: once trapped, is there really a way out? The truth is, the biggest way to fight depression is to fight depression . A...
Some days, you’re just… alone. Like, not just alone-alone. But no-one-to-talk-to, no-one-who-gets-you kind of alone. So, you start scrolling your phone like a maniac. You keep hopping from one app to another — Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, back to Instagram again like a fool. Hoping, praying, maybe someone out there is also bored, lonely, and magically wants to talk to you. But guess what? Nope. Just you. Just you and your phone screen reflecting your single, slightly oily face. You’ve got a million things to say—stories, thoughts, overthinking spirals, chai-time drama… But no one who actually listens — not the polite “hmm-hmm” kind, but really feels what you’re feeling. And when someone does listen? It’s like talking to a potato. Zero vibes. Zero connection. Emotional Wi-Fi = disconnected. Sometimes I wonder… Is this an actual issue or am I just being a hopeless Bollywood-style romantic? Anyway, yeah. Lonely. Lame. Still funny in a tragic way.