"I am Bipolar. This is my story" - A Woman Leader from Corporate India breaks her silence
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- According to the World Health Organisation India is among the most depressed countries in the world. Further, surveys show women internalise mental health issues, while men tend to externalise them.
The pandemic and lockdown has drawn our attention back to mental health challenges and the stigma around them.
Asha Pillai, CFO with the Shell Group of Companies' Gas Business in India and chairperson of the CII's Indian Women's Network in Gujarat, breaks her silence to share this extraordinary story on #ConversationsForChange.
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This is for all people who says Sushant can't be bipolar because he wrote his goals and happy with his family.
Exactly....people by and large think if a victim presents a happy cheerful exterior he cannot be depressive or bipolar...There is a lot of ignorance about this mental condition..
Asha Pillai A big Thanks
Episodes could go on for years..i think sushant just got in to manic depressive episode since last year...and it appears out of blue and thats what make people shell shocked
One of the most frustrating this is this discourse where mental illness is equated to some sort of weakness! And many irresponsible so called celebrities are fanning this idiotic idea, sadly including his own family !
I still hope many people get to know about this...This disorder as well as anxiety has increased many times in last few years of social networking...I hope people will get to know more about mental health issues so no relative or family member will treat you as problematic person...
My brother in law has severe depression and is on medication. He is neurologist by profession. He goes to work, laughs like most ppl and does his day to day job. However, he finds it challenging when he is under stress. He has sucidal thoughts as well. Ignorant india stop watching republic and times now. They are paid to mislead u.
Sorry to hear that !
India's awareness on mental health issues is pitiful !
SSR had to pay the price by sacrificing his life !
Such collective cretinism !
No excuse for lack of scientific approach to life.
Do agree totally with the sensless approach these channels have taken.
@@Ashappillai
sorry to hear that, Veda.
I have seen you on many leftist videos and also on Deepika Padukone posts. Stop throwing your brother under the bus. I don't believe you. Anyone can make this sympathy post.
You are probably a pathetic PR
SAD TO HEAR YOUR TALE. YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD WHEN YOU WROTE YOUR CONCLUDING REMARK IN A NUTSHELL. I USED TO WONDER ABOUT THE SUBSCRIBERS OF THESE CHANNELS. ANYWAY, BY AND LARGE, COMMON SENSE IS UNCOMMON
0:40 - I am Bipolar. This is my story
2:25 - First crash was in 2016
3:20 - CBT - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
3:40 - Next crash. Non-judgemental friends
4:15 - Explaining what a crash is.
5:20 - Meeting the perfect psychiatrist and next crash
5:55 - TRUST!
6:20 - How have you been able to juggle motherhood, career etc
7:15 - High functioning Bipolar patient
8:20 - Highs and Lows.
9:00 - Very careful about her time.
9:40 - SHELL. Being an enabling environment.
10:20 - Her child is 9
11:10 - Self-flagellation
12:00 - Her Father was Bipolar
12:30 - Going through the 5 stages of grief at diagnosis
13:40 - Reactions to people knowing she's got Bipolar. There have been callous people.
15:00 - Terrible things said being your back.
15:40 - Needing a psychiatrist and a psychologist constantly.
17:00 - How I came out of a crash. Study Identity Crises
18:50 - Most Ignorant thing you hear about Bipolar.
Thank you Barkha for letting me see a strong human being like Asha Pillai come out and talk about her mental health issues. It gave me courage to first acknowledge my issues and the journey I’ve had with my mental illness. I know I’ve been in the tug of war of denial-acceptance. I’m never sure when to seek help. I’m not sure of who I am when I’ve the crash. Asha has spoken correctly about what it takes to be in that situation and never know what to do.
Thank you once again to give mental health an acknowledgement Which is very important. I can’t deny the fact that I’m a part of this society which still has stereotypes attached with mental health. I feel scared to talk about it and open myself up in front of people because when the other person doesn’t reciprocate with the kind of support I need out of them, it’s not healthy for me at that point of time. It’s important for people to not be sympathetic but understanding of mental health.
I hope you bring more clarity on the mental illness to the front so that I don’t have to explain to people that I’m okay when I’m okay and I am not okay when I don’t wanna be okay.
The Fact that she says she goes and seeks Psychologists, psychiatrists, and medication herself and having a Job means that she is having a Mild severity Bipolar with good cognitive skills and Insight. Its good for her and she is lucky. 85% of People with Bipolar DO NOT Take medication and Have to be forcefully treated, Hospitalized or put in Rehab and turn out to become alcoholic. I am closing this Video Right now as this content truely dosent reflect how Damaging, Dangerous and Monstrous disoder Bipolar can be !!
Such an important issue to highlight such a times like this! Asha Pillai is a courageous,intelligent and brave woman. Thank you Burkha for bringing her onboard.
I can't describe in words how exceptional this is. Asha mam hats off , barkha mam you set an example ,this is how it has to work you report a suicide you let the police do it's work get the insight n spread awareness 👏👏👏 (ps:- first time have seen barkha mam with some makeup 😅)
The Fact that she says she goes and seeks Psychologists, psychiatrists, and medication herself and having a Job means that she is having a Mild severity Bipolar with good cognitive skills and Insight. Its good for her and she is lucky. 85% of People with Bipolar DO NOT Take medication and Have to be forcefully treated, Hospitalized or put in Rehab and turn out to become alcoholic. I am closing this Video Right now as this content truely dosent reflect how Damaging, Dangerous and Monstrous disoder Bipolar can be !!
God bless asha pillia...nice to hear your real story and lot of love and respect for BARKHA ma'am and you ... you both are great...🙏🙏🙏🌹💐🌹🤲🤲🤲
So great to see people like asha Pillai coming out and explaining her journey. Hats off . It takes a lot of guts
India's awareness on mental health issues is pitiful !
SSR had to pay the price by sacrificing his life !
Such collective cretinism !
No excuse for lack of scientific approach to life.
The Fact that she says she goes and seeks Psychologists, psychiatrists, and medication herself and having a Job means that she is having a Mild severity Bipolar with good cognitive skills and Insight. Its good for her and she is lucky. 85% of People with Bipolar DO NOT Take medication and Have to be forcefully treated, Hospitalized or put in Rehab and turn out to become alcoholic. I am closing this Video Right now as this content truely dosent reflect how Damaging, Dangerous and Monstrous disoder Bipolar can be !!
A reality but masses do not understand how Bipolar or mental health issues impact a person. People have stereotypical notions about it, families do not accept the reality - fear of ostracisation and stigma (have seen a number of cases while doing mental health advocacy.) Unfortunately, the general notion is that people with mental health issues behave in a peculiar way. Quite contrary to it, at times even a person sitting next to us may be slipping away and we may not even notice it and in bipolar mania, one is super-confident, has big dreams and exuberance. Thanks to you and Asha for throwing some light on it. The sad part is that we all continue to live in denial. Awareness is negligent.
The Fact that she says she goes and seeks Psychologists, psychiatrists, and medication herself and having a Job means that she is having a Mild severity Bipolar with good cognitive skills and Insight. Its good for her and she is lucky. 85% of People with Bipolar DO NOT Take medication and Have to be forcefully treated, Hospitalized or put in Rehab and turn out to become alcoholic. I am closing this Video Right now as this content truely dosent reflect how Damaging, Dangerous and Monstrous disoder Bipolar can be !!
These conversations are so important. A lot of people dealing with mental health issues are also high functioning. Getting help is the 1st step. Thank you Asha Pillai for talking about something so personal!
Such a great conversation Barkha. Puts so many things in perspective about mental health and the ignorance surrounding it. Also many thanks to your courageous guest. Corporate world is as murky as life could ever get and if one could could thrive there with a mental disorder than really this conversation busts a lot of myths.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to hv come across this eye opening interview.... it's gonna help me understand my daughter's bpad much better.... thankyou for bringing this out..... very informative and very helpful
Amazing. Wish you the very best in life young lady. You have a wonderfull husband and great people around you. I wonder why the health minister doesn't do some thing about this issue. Atleast he can clear the air so as to speak about mental health issues. Science will hopefully make greater strides and make it easy for so many but till than we need to educate the educated.
High time we stop spending 7000-8000 crores on meaningless statues and invest in mental health issues. Hope the polititions are listening.
Once again well done brave lady. And Barkha has with all the senstivity broken new grounds with this interview.
Awareness of mental health is the need of hour
The Fact that she says she goes and seeks Psychologists, psychiatrists, and medication herself and having a Job means that she is having a Mild severity Bipolar with good cognitive skills and Insight. Its good for her and she is lucky. 85% of People with Bipolar DO NOT Take medication and Have to be forcefully treated, Hospitalized or put in Rehab and turn out to become alcoholic. I am closing this Video Right now as this content truely dosent reflect how Damaging, Dangerous and Monstrous disoder Bipolar can be !!
Burkha I am so proud of you and the invaluable work that you do. I see that what drives you is love for humanity.
Asha Pillai is a hero. Her story and life will help and inspire many many women. Mental health issues are even shunned in the religious arenas and left unaddressed.
Thank you once again for encouraging this conversation.
What a brave woman ! It’s not easy to be able to talk about bipolar disorder in trollnation of ours!
I m bipolar fm 1981.I learnt what to do in mania & depression. I motivate my friends. 😅😅😅
Brave of her to come out and speak of it and not market it !!
Good work Barkha Dutt to bring this out ! It is real !!
My dad was bipolar and he passed away during one of those bouts . Asha and l were working together when my dad passed away and she was one of those colleagues who was approachable and helped me not slip into a depression.
Proud that you came out Asha and that you have treated a topic the way it deserves to be treated shows your strength as a human being.
Mental illness is as common as common cold. We need to treat it with the way it needs to be treated.
May the strength be with you. _/\_
बहुत ज्ञानवर्धक बात हुई. मैं 20 वर्षों से अधिक bi polar disorder से परेशान हूँ. मेरा इलाज bhu वाराणसी के सर सुन्दर लाल हॉस्पिटल में चल रहा है. जिसका मुझे बहुत लाभ हुआ. दवा वरदान जैसी है.
Thanks a lot for sharing this..I have bipolar I..I had two crashes so far..My psychiatrist left the hospital one fine day without any indication during the treatment of my first crash..it was difficult for me because trust place a major role between the doctor and patient..I didn't consult the doctor who replaced him because of this trust issues..then I tried ayurveda..he is a prominent doctor( kind of family doctor)..he just cleared the air saying you don't have bipolar..it is just depression.. I trusted his words so much that when I had my next crash in the form of mania..I was in strong denial..I would like to say please be vocal about your mental health issues.. because many people believe mental illness is just depression....in reality it is not just depression..there is schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, bipolar I/II,etc.... and as everyone knows there is a strong stigma attached to it..by being vocal you will never know whom you will be helping in the process..
Barkha i love the various topics you bring in and save us from being callous and ineffective or inefficient in dealing with our society. Thank you and do take care !
Good job Barkha 👍🏻 You’re among the sanest voices out there, guiding the discussion on mental health- first with Deepika Padukone and now with Asha. Kudos to you!
It's commendable to see a corporate leader in India sharing her story about living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist and author, and Sovereign Health institution have played a crucial role in providing support and resources for individuals dealing with bipolar disorder. Testimonies from both employees and patients underline the transformative impact of their services, emphasizing compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for those in need further underscores their commitment to mental health support. Through therapy, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments, they empower individuals to effectively manage bipolar disorder and lead fulfilling lives.
India's awareness on mental health issues is pitiful !
SSR had to pay the price by sacrificing his life !
Such collective cretinism !
No excuse for lack of scientific approach to life.
Because it's better to ignore as it will make things worst. Only rich people have time and money others only can dream
what is sad is that is that SSR's family is allowing their privacy to be violated by Republic and Times Now. his family is really very strange.
This is not the case for violation of privacy, this all a part and partial of the ongoing investigation. Stay positive.
His family is hand in gloves with the BJP party , that's it. I wish they hadn't done this just to be fair to the departed soul but that is their prerogative and their conscience.
It seems his family has been manupulated by someone. Very sad.
Don't spread false narrative and do you know ssr family personally to pass such a comment. Ssr cousin is BJP mla and I don't find anything wrong with family using its political connections to fight for justice especially when someone dear to them have died under mysterious circumstances where investigation is botched up fingerprints not collected. When one is under bipolar disorder society notices it.In sushant's case nobody noticed bipolar symptoms except rhea and her camp.Strangely details of ssr medical condition was not shared with family. Ssr was somebody who was full of life as per testimony of his friends relatives staffs bodyguards etc. There is more than meets the eye.Depression is a reality no doubt but many murders have been covered up on pretext of depression theory. It is sad that people like Barkha dutt continue to ignore the reality in ssr case for reasons best known to her. People of india are not going to be swayed by your diversionary tactics.
India's awareness on mental health issues is pitiful !
SSR had to pay the price by sacrificing his life !
Such collective cretinism !
No excuse for lack of scientific approach to life.
The Fact that she says she goes and seeks Psychologists, psychiatrists, and medication herself and having a Job means that she is having a Mild severity Bipolar with good cognitive skills and Insight. Its good for her and she is lucky. 85% of People with Bipolar DO NOT Take medication and Have to be forcefully treated, Hospitalized or put in Rehab and turn out to become alcoholic. I am closing this Video Right now as this content truely dosent reflect how Damaging, Dangerous and Monstrous disoder Bipolar can be !!
She is noob in bipolar, people with real bipolar only know how tough the life really becomes
@@Avigreenday1 Exactly, I even doubt she has Bipolar.. or may be she has a very mild type.. It's absolutely impossible for a bipolar person to hold on to a Job, They change job every 6 months on an average of untreated and with treatment around 1.5 years. I know because my father had untreated bipolar and another person receives treatment yet struggles to lead a mere basic life with dignity 👍
General public has no idea abut the subject. Even for the patients too...Not having knowledge of disease how one can go ahead for treatment..
Me too. Bipolar. But I don't tell this to my friends bcoz they'll either sympathize with me too much, or else abandon me altogether.
How did you find out
Are you ok now?
I'm crazy now! She is a lioness, really!!
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Agree with you
I think for most people its the struggle of knowing for themselves that they have a mental health issue. Who stays blissful all the time? Who tells what is the limit? How does one know?
Hats off to you Asha for showing the courage to share all this . You Probably have no idea how many people you have helped
It was a really informative interview. Something important to understand and know about.
Barkha, really appreciate the stories that you offer on your platform. Unbiasedness, willingness to hear and presenting the stories the way they are makes you different from others.
As always,Barkha brings to the fore what is relevant and salute Asha Pillai for having the courage to talk about her story . It help giving clarity to so many people and the confidence to manage their lives better.
Is there anyone else who is suffering from bipolar disorder and live in the Village? And doing teaching job?
Belong to small backward village but living in metropolitan city
I m bipolar ,had 5 crash ,plz help
Hi Naresh msg me ur no may b v can talk n arrive at what can b the cause
It's so important to take care of your mental health.. Thr is a rare condition called NPD- Narcissistic personality disorder... Ppl need to know abt this.
Thanks to the team for bringing out such stories.
Thankyou Barkha to take up the bipolar mental health issues, I will just give my story of bipolar mental problems, when in low phase I Just lying on the bed , their social isolation and loneliness,no friends parents passed away, I thank pillai for describing her story.... but she has a support from her parents and the place were she works.thanks.
Not everyone have a good support system like asha Pillai ,there many who don't have the privilege of having top psychologist and psychiatric, she works in corporate sector.if one visit mental health institute or some centres were poor people come with their patients, and if one has no spouse parents,the siblings are not helpful,on top it no friends there situation is terrible worst condition they live.
Thanks for sharing and helping people when media has stigmatized mental health so much in the last few months
Thank you Barkha and Asha. It was a great talk. I do however have a question when we talk about the crash, What triggers it? Is it something that didn't go as planned and you were working hard for it, and because it didn't go as planned, you have crashed, or is it automatic and has no triggering situation? If someone can please tell me that.
For me being alone...loneliness is the biggest villain here..keep yoursrlf happy and in the company of others..
So important to share such stories. We need to remove the stigma attached to mental health.
Hats off Asha Pillai maam. Myself suffering vfrm bipolar frm.15 yrs The video itself is lije medicine Hats off Asha Pillai maam
Barkha is the only one pure soul journalist that brings wider picture of the events and educate people with current issues. Thank you and keep up the good work.👍👏🙌🙏🤲
So inspiring to see a bipolar can have a job and marriage I don't have both count ur blessing real bipolar struggle is even more these ppl have less degree of bipolar, as a real bipolar person I don't have the guts to even come for an interview like this online pls take right ppls interview who has severe ups n downs and mostly in hospital kinda ppl.
People who disliked this video, are they from earth or some exoplanet
Congratulations. As a middle class woman she could manage things. Buy bipolar woman without an income is worst situation.
I want get in touch with you Asha mam directly. My daughter is suffering because of this and need help.
Can you think about stupid fellow like Arnab talking so sensibly and conducting this interview. Barakha Dutt is a class apart and I hope majority of India give that respect to Barakha that she deserves. Inspiring story of this lady, wish more and more such stories of fighters are known in India. India is way way behind when it comes to social maturity and awareness about mental health.
Gid bless Asha Pillai maam..even myself suffer ing from bipolar frm 2006 till now
Barkha is coming out with better stories than The The Print or The Wire imo.
The way godi media playing for election .Ppl will be scare to approach bipolar after Sushant s death .
Asha ma'am, salute your courage.
Your story would definitely motivate people who are suffering from mental health.
Awesome lady!! Very brave coming out and helping others.
God bless and salutations to you Ms Pillai
Lovely hearing you both 🙏
Thanks for sharing this wonderful interview with us.
The experience shared is priceless.
Would like to know where can I read th blog
Thanks a lot mam . I am too dealing with it.Your conversation helped me a lot.❤
Asha really I appreciate you. You worked hard to come out from this problem.
Thank you for the video!
All the best!❤
Very true Barkha has hit the nail in head Sushant was certainly a victim of this disorder !
This video is so comforting. Thank you for sharing this. :)
I'm bipolar and bipolar is a death before death.
You are lucky because you are married ,
Spouse help us in handling our high sex drive /sexual activity which is a symptom of bipolar ,
But for single people like me ,it's a challenge to cope up with the discomfort of high sex drive/strong urge to have sex
Tremendous thanks for sharing Asha...greatly enlightened to understand what it is like for those with this issue.
1) Just because she is bipolar doesn't mean Sushant was bipolar. As some other commentators here have noted, in her case all her surrounding contacts knew that she had bipolar, but in Sushant's case only Rhea and her close aids seemed to think he was bipolar, not his other long-time contacts. 2) As investigations are revealing more info about what happened during Sushant's time with Rhea, several witnesses have divulged many details (long-term and short-term) raising suspicion that Rhea gave him psychotropic drugs to make him ill. Given points 1 & 2, why doesn't your team take note of police and CBI/ED investigation in progress? I am unsubscribing from your channel for good.
Sushants psychiatrist told he was bipolar in last episode
@@sanketkulkarni2390 What if he was given psychotropic drugs to produce bipolar-like symptoms & then taken to a psychiatrist to label him crazy to control him?
Sharlok please stop holmes
Divya A ok ok can’t argue with you
@@sanketkulkarni2390 This is nothing unusual I am saying but what has already been reported in investigations in progress.
Purposely this video is made in wake of Sushant's death.
Let CBI investigate, let them talk to doctors, let CBI declare that he was depressed, then we will accept he was depressed.
Let the CBI investigate first.
Thats the only demand the Indian majority is placing.
As long as mental health will address only those who are able to adapt to a normal life, it will be a completely dishonest conversation. It is not part of the solution but part of the whole problem. Society still looking down on what they do not understand about the mentally ill, and able to make an effort only once they understand that they can be useful to society ie, the person is able to have a normal life. What happens after that is that those who are unable to pursue a normal life are seen as people who are not making an effort. Society, the way it functions, and the pressures that come from it is one of the leading causes of mental illness. If society cannot make an introspection and admit its wrongs, we have not evolved much more from the lobotomy we used to practice on patients. Only with a lot more hypocrisy going on around.
your experience with B P D is a lesson for people 👭👧🏿👩👧😌😑who will on the Lion❤
This is the need of the hour! Thanks Barkha for taking steps to create awareness on this.
I know why she said "I'll stop at that" cuz I'm bipolar. The thoughts we have during a crash. Omg man. Jesus.... Literally iykwim
Kudos, courage shown.
Nicely conducted Interview
God bless you Asha.. 🙏🏼
Ma'am, are you still taking medication?
I've bipolar 1 & is 19. Getting diagnosed
I'm bipolar 1 and 46
Barkha .Are you willing listen to me.You need to know more about psychiatry when you discuss these issues
How can she read psychiatry? She herself is patient of severe depression which she is hiding for some months. That's why she always search and think about mental illness. She should consult a psychiatrist immediately
Good.thanks
Good.
We need change. Mental health is a priority.
It is not 1 in 20 Indians who suffer from mental health issues the number can be much higher
I have bipolar but I have no story
Just a suggestion - may be it'll be a good idea to explain to your guest about the target audience, otherwise (s)he will use jargon like Asha did, and effectively negate the objective of raising awareness. Good that you asked her `what's crash?' . Similarly people not exposed to mental health will not understand what CBT is.
Hope I make some sense.
When did her issues start and how long before she was diagnosed?
Could you please tell me your psychiatrist name!? I am from kolkata as well. I am suffering bipolar disorder from 2015 ! Taking medicines till and want to consult with a good psychiatrist!
Very clever journalist Bharath DUTT
Yes !
Barkha Dutt is very intelligent and sensitive
Great medam your life (( medicine treatment care medam))🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Nice news
Telugu language lo explain l don't understand my son suffering bipolar
Who is charvi?
How can we reach her fir help
Yes I agree that we need professional help to get out of this
Nice News mam
Always try to Reach to People Who really Want to you mam
one Request Burkha mam Please Don't Support Product of Nepotism and Groupism
We should support talent, no matter where they from.
How do I contact puneeta bhatnagar ?
Indeed Lot things learnable
I took medication taking but irregular I took and discontinued it for 1 yr
Great Ashaben
Super interview!
Very well explained
Ise hindi m b dikhaye so tht who dnt know english can understand