Hi, I am Fias. And here’s my story of Survival.
Survivor Series: Fias
I have always been overly self-critical, and that has taken a toll on my self-esteem and confidence. To add to that I had failed trying to live up to the ideals set forth by the society. All of those put my mental health on a downward spiral. My ‘social anxiety’ started growing over me and I restricted myself mostly to my home and my room.
Something inside me wanted to fight against these crippling thoughts. Once in a while I would have a bout of energy and that warrior inside me would dominate over me. It was on one such occasion that I decided to act against my ruminating mind and socialize. That was, as they say, the turning point.
Survivor Series: Fias
As I reached out, ‘The Orange Room’ came to my sight. It was as if someone had kept it there so that I could find it. After some initial hiccups I finally set out on the journey to discover myself. Opening up to someone who would listen patiently without judging, released the pressure that had built up over time.
Having the right space to express oneself is equally important in the process of healing. I finally felt like I found one. Moving on, I got to interact with like-minded people about topics that really mattered. We would share our experiences. I realised that I am not alone in this. Having a better understanding of what you are going through is a liberating experience. A year later, here I am, still in the process of healing, one step at a time. I have made much progress and now have a better understanding of myself. Most importantly I learned not to lose hope.
— Fias Iqbal
Fias Iqbal – Survivor
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