Hi, I am Anoop. I studied B Tech , I have one more paper to clear. Currently I’m a piano teacher. And here’s my story of survival.
Survivor Series: Anoop
Although I had mood swings throughout my life, depression struck me when everything was going fine.I was going to gym, making money, eating good food and living a normal life. Initially I had no idea what I was going through; I was on my phone all the time.
Gradually my sleep got reduced and simultaneously stress and sadness increased. I was crying all the time and no one knew. I was scared and kept all this private. The pain was too much that I felt it’s better to die than to live in this grief without any specific reason. I was sad about everything. This stage continued for two months and I felt I should do something about it.
I realized that I should see a doctor and seek help and understand what’s wrong with me. But I didn’t know where to go, whom to approach. My family also didn’t have much idea about this topic. Later when I discussed this with one of my piano students’ father – who is a neurologist – he advised me to go see a Psychiatrist. My parents and relatives were skeptic – they told me not to take meditation. But I didn’t listen to them – Only I knew what I was going through – and I needed relief. I took medicines for my Depression and slowly I could start functioning again. I became more stable and resumed my piano teaching. I also educated my family about depression and medication and all .Now they know and they support me in my fight against depression.
Now I am in the process of reducing my medication. And from my experience I want to say that – Be patient – it will take time – but you will be okay 🙂
Survivor Series : Anoop
A few things that helped me during my recovery are:
- Medication
- The Orange Room ( a non-judgemental listening space of Let’s Live)
- Yoga & Meditation, Daily Workout
- Taking time for myself, Travel
- Quitting social media, Avoiding negative friends
- Family & Friends/ Mentors usually experienced people in their 40s- I have a handful of them
- Awareness videos in YouTube about Mental health
“I think Depression has some Positive sides too. It made me more empathetic. I can understand that others might be going through hell, just like me. So nowadays I don’t judge people.”
Anoop – Survivor
— Anoop Devar
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