Gagandeep

22 | Single | Student

As a college student, I experienced with extreme anxiety after the covid, which made it impossible for me to focus on my schoolwork and engage in campus life. I struggled to keep up healthy relations with my family and friends, and my academic performance also worsened. I started concentrating on things that are more important after I understood I needed to prioritise my mental health and education. Slowly but surely, things started to change. I started to look after my physical and mental health better. I scheduled self-care time for practises like yoga and meditation and asked my close friends for assistance. In addition, I developed some close relationships with my friends and learned how to speak up for myself and ask for assistance. My grades increased as I put more effort into taking care of myself, and I became more active on campus. I connected with other students and teachers through joining clubs that shared my interests and passions.

My struggles taught me the importance of looking after myself. I also understood that asking for assistance is a show of resilience and strength rather than weakness. Now is my chance to assist others in escaping similar situations. Inspiring others to prioritise their own mental health and wellbeing and to get help when necessary is something I aspire to do.