Smita

Joined January 2025

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After enduring the depths of depression, I can now say with conviction: “I am not a depressed person. I have depression—it's a disease, not a choice, and it does not define me."

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Find The Missing Puzzle Pieces: How Anemia and Hypothyroidism Contributed to My Depression
One thing that gave me hope while dealing with depression was knowing that if I get better, there is a better life waiting for me. Despite my best efforts, I kept cycling between recovery and relapse. Finally, I understood I had to be on medication or therapy or under monitoring forever. I wondered if depression was a psychiatric issue tied to my brain, a biochemical imbalance in my hormones, or a philosophical struggle of the mind. I couldn’t figure out which it was. It turns out it’s a combination of all three.
By Smita11 months ago in Psyche
The Lifeline We Ignore: Asking for Help in Depression
To start with, I was ashamed of my depression.I felt more burdened because of the trouble I was causing my loved ones. Today, I know that’s one of my most powerful tools I had and will always have.
By Smita11 months ago in Psyche
The Unseen Hero: How My Psychiatrist Saved My Life
While many can point to specific life events as turning points, their significance varies. I experienced three worst moments: betrayal,abuse,death. The experience I'm about to share is the 4th pivotal moment that changed my life's trajectory and revealed my hidden depression.
By Smita11 months ago in Psyche
Daring Greatly: Lessons from the Arena of Mental Health Battle
I’m sitting in a room after resigning from my dream job. Reading Daring Greatly by Brene Brown where I found this speech. This is Roosevelt’s famous speech about the man in the arena that I first heard from Brene Brown. Today it felt like he is directly talking to me.
By Smita11 months ago in Psyche
My Seventh Challenge - Echoes of Silence: When Society Fails Me
My most difficult challenge has been reaching out for help with my depression, and the lack of understanding and support I've faced from YOU.
By Smita12 months ago in Psyche
My Sixth Challenge - Stethoscope and Shadows
My sixth challenge is finding my place in the world again. I can’t hide my depression any more than I can hide being female.
By Smita12 months ago in Psyche
My fifth challenge - 7 Pill Puzzle: Navigating Complexities of Depression Treatment
My next challenge was taking seven medications twice daily. In the past 5 years, I had started taking them three times a day but then stopped. This was a bad decision, as my psychiatrist explained that when I stopped, my body developed a tolerance, requiring higher doses each time I restarted the medications. Previously, I had taken them for three months, stopped, then restarted for six months before stopping again.
By Smita12 months ago in Psyche
My fourth Challenge-Choosing Life, Finding Joy
As I stared up at the ceiling fan, the only sound in the room was the steady whirring that seemed to mock my despair. I had never felt so alone, so consumed by thoughts of ending my life.
By Smita12 months ago in Psyche
My Third Challenge - Understanding impact of Depression on Loved Ones
In depression, one thing I had to remind myself is “Truth lies.” I felt worthless, unlovable, alone, though it is miles from the truth. Despite the lies my depression told me, the unwavering support of those around me revealed a truth I couldn’t see. In this challenge, I want to acknowledge the efforts of another important group: people who loved me in my darkest.
By Smita12 months ago in Psyche
My Second Challenge - Finding Support and Understanding at Work
As someone living with depression, I knew I couldn't hide it from my coworkers - the impact on my work would be too great. So I decided to be upfront about my mental health struggles, despite my fears of judgment and stigma.
By Smita12 months ago in Psyche
My First Challenge And Tool - Accepting My Depression
As a doctor, I've witnessed suffering, tragedy, and death, and worked in tribal areas with extreme health issues.I had to inform relatives about a patient's death. I lost my grandfather during my final exams and still went through with it.I considered myself a resilient and brave girl.
By Smita12 months ago in Psyche

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Find The Missing Puzzle Pieces: How Anemia and Hypothyroidism Contributed to My Depression

The Lifeline We Ignore: Asking for Help in Depression

The Unseen Hero: How My Psychiatrist Saved My Life

Daring Greatly: Lessons from the Arena of Mental Health Battle

My Seventh Challenge - Echoes of Silence: When Society Fails Me

My Sixth Challenge - Stethoscope and Shadows

My fifth challenge - 7 Pill Puzzle: Navigating Complexities of Depression Treatment

My fourth Challenge-Choosing Life, Finding Joy

My Third Challenge - Understanding impact of Depression on Loved Ones

My Second Challenge - Finding Support and Understanding at Work

My First Challenge And Tool - Accepting My Depression

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