Aanchal

24 | Single | Lawyer 

I was always taught to overachieve as a child and try for everything. I never felt good enough, I always needed more in all my spheres of life. The highly competitive Indian education system encouraged me to be the best in everything, every time, everywhere. I struggled with mental health all throughout school. In my first year of law school, once I had worked myself to the bone - didn't eat, sleep, only study, I was diagnosed with clinical depression and put on strong anti-depressants. It was the worst time of my life. I was unbearably sad and extremely suicidal - I had lost my passion for life and the ability to gain it back. I spent the years since, learning how to rewire my mind, get out of the depression fog, and change the way I thought about life, achievements, and my own path. I always found myself reassured when I met people struggling with the same issues - they were my beam of light during tough times. I hope I can be that for you. 

 Have taken therapy.