Ever since I can remember I have wanted to be in love. Even at the age of 3, I went around dreaming about going on dates or being married to someone. I felt like it was almost impossible for me to not want it. I had always had crushes, and…

Hi, I’m Prerna and I’m afraid. The most defining aspect of me is my fear, which, once again, I am terrified to speak about. The most I can gather up the courage to talk about is any situation-specific fear. …

I binge-watched Feel Good (season 1) in a day, unable to stop myself despite all the confusion and discomfort I felt while watching. Now, don’t get me wrong, the show was great. I loved the raw, honest insights into the character’s lives. I appreciated how the show did not shy…

Thank you. Thank you for never letting me feel my gender made me different from you. Thank you for encouraging me to do exactly what I wanted to. Thank you for guiding me when I felt lost. Thank you for teaching me with everything you had in you, so that…

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (aka PCOS) last year after more than 5 years of experiencing symptoms. It took me a long time to go to a doctor and get it checked because I really didn’t want to know if something was wrong with my ovaries. …

Many people consider their pets their babies, and despite what others say, I can’t help but agree with this idea. I was 15 when I brought my puppy, Hershey, home. After years and years of begging for a dog, I literally could not wait and brought him home when he…

Today marks one week since I started working, and I felt like it was a good time for me to sit back and reflect on what I’m feeling right now. As a student, when I would imagine what my job would look like, I often felt hopeful yet terrified. While I…

Many, if not most mental illnesses display physical symptoms along with the cognitive, often an illness can even be recognised based on these physical symptoms. For example, Major Depressive disorder symptoms include fatigue and hypersomnia or insomnia, while increased restlessness and muscle tension are some symptoms under Generalized Anxiety disorder…