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Anxiety is a common phenomenon that occurs in response to stress which can manifest physically too. Everyone responds in his/her own way to stress and while a few are able to recognize its impact, many are not. Identifying stress and […]
All through my life, I had been accustomed to seeing my father as a strong and healthy individual – he rarely (if ever) even had a cold or a fever. It all changed when (in April 2012) he had a fall […]
When someone in the family is diagnosed with cancer, it is a life-shattering moment for all. The signs and symptoms of lung cancer can sometimes be challenging. But, lung cancer which gets diagnosed at a much later stage altogether knocks […]
We often consider diabetes as lightly as a bad bout of cold; after all, it is not life-threatening. You have seen that Uncle in your building going for morning walks or your manager dealingwith deadlines like a pro, despite having […]
Inspired by an experience with a caregiver to a mentally ill patient Recently I tried to interview a caregiver, who I identified from my social circle. I saw them resurfacing from the murky waters of caregiving, and they had officially […]
There’s a great saying- “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.” And while that may be true, what also accompanies such an honour is the unseen and inexplicable emotional trauma, financial stress […]
Your absence has gone through me Like a thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its colour. W.S Mervin Fear is one of our most primal instincts. It’s hardwired into us through years of being hammered and […]
My grandparents, both maternal and paternal, shed gender expectations like snakeskin. They were bold in their thinking for the time. They divided the chores of the house, pursued careers in fields they were interested in, were legally, financially and morally […]
Parkinson’s has even more complex needs towards the end of life. As the patient transitions towards the end stage, they may stand or walk for short periods unassisted but require assistance in daily living and can’t live alone. The tendency […]
A young couple was sitting in front of the doctor, anxious and at the same time hopeful. The doctor had an inscrutable expression but didn’t know what to tell and how to tell. With great difficulty he nodded his head […]
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