Pavithra Sakthivel, who had severe headaches and a seizure, was diagnosed with Grade 3 malignant brain tumor. But she recovered quickly in six months. Find out about the treatment and surgical options that worked for her.
I am a 36 year…
It is often misconstrued that people with schizophrenia are being lazy when they find it hard to continue with a job. Yuna Angell, who has schizophrenia, writes about her work experience at a fast food restaurant and what happened to her there.
If…
Dora Mukherjee went through the entire battery of tests and procedures after being detected with a Right Breast Carcinoma. She recalls her pain and anguish as well as the love she received during the critical period.
The beginning with a diagnosis…
Anar Chaudhari, 40, who quit smoking after nearly 20 years, says it requires immense willpower and resolve to kick the smoking habit and shares her journey of quitting smoking and the benefits she has observed.
Smoking on an Impulse
I started…
Rajeev, 56 has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease but is unsure of the reaction he will receive if he shares his diagnosis of Parkinson's with his social circle. What do you think he should do?
Living in Dread
“Hey, WHAT happened to you?…
Priya had for years allowed hypothyroidism and its related issues to get the better of her, till she finally turned around and decided to make lifestyle changes and battle it head on. This is the story of how she emerged a winner.
Early Symptoms…
Marianne de Nazareth, 60, who has diabetes, began controlling her sugar levels in all earnestness after she received a jolt with partial loss of her eyesight. Now she is super conscious about her diet and runs with a passion. Take a leaf from her…
A person with schizophrenia can start to lose normal thoughts as T.J. had when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 26. The voices in his head, bouts of hallucination and aggression tormented him. He tried different psychiatrists till he…
Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed a baby but for some mothers it can be a harrowing experience that is never talked about. Porrselvi A.P., a cognitive and psychosocial interventions specialist, narrates the complications she faced, like breast…
