My Mental Health Journey - Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey everyone, I've put off making this video for a while as it's a difficult topic for me. It's mental health awareness week next week so I overcame my fear and have filmed this. I hope you find it helpful!
Where you can find support:
Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Mind - www.mind.org.uk
Samaritans - www.samaritans.org.uk or phone 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Young Minds - www.youngminds.org.uk
B-Eat for Eating Disorders - www.b-eat.co.uk
Specifically for doctors and medical students:
Frontline-19 - www.frontline1...
You Okay Doc? - youokaydoc.org.uk
Duty to Care - www.dutytocare...
London Nightline - nightline.org.uk
South Asian Therapists - southasianther...
More useful links here - www.nhs.uk/men...
There is no shame to admit you're struggling and to seek help. Recognising it is the first step, seeking help is the hardest step. You can do this!
Find me elsewhere:
Instagram: @DoctorRadhika
Twitter: @radhikathakrar
Email me! doctorradhika28@gmail.com
Hey everyone, I found this video difficult to film but I hope some of you find it helpful! I know I don’t seem my happiest self but I think I found it quite sad thinking back to these times. Send you all lots of love! There’s a bunch of helpful links in the info box xxxxxx
Aspiring psychologist here! Currently working in CAMHS and have previously been a CBT therapist for children too. Thank you so much for speaking out, i'm glad CBT helped you so much ❤️ i've been following you for a while now, you have a great mindset and approach to topics!
Thanks Katie that means so much - and thank you SO MUCH for what you do.
thank you for being so transparent and for making this video, firstly as it takes incredible strength to talk about something so personal so publicly, and secondly, I know being in the medical field that these sorts of topics are not spoken about much; oftentimes as medical students and as doctors, we tend to shy away from talking about our own mental health. this will help so many people, myself included. lots of love and hugs
Thank you so much! it was definitely tricky to film but I hope others find it helpful. There's no shame in it xxx
I can't tell you how much I needed this, thank you for being so brave - your story has really impacted and empowered me ❤️
I'm so glad xxxx
Thank you for sharing this with us. I could see how upsetting it was to think back to those times just by watching this. It must have been difficult for you to share. I'm sure your transparency will help many others who may be going through the same thing. I'm glad you're doing better now :) xx
Thanks so much Jasmine! When I was editing it I could definitely see I wasn't my usual energetic self but it was a tricky topic for me!
Thank you so much for being so brave, sharing your story & raising mental health awareness. You’re doing amazing. 💜✨
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
So so much of this is like what I went through, I’ve had counselling on and off since I was 17, CBT combined with medication when I was 19/20 was an absolute game changer but so exhausting as well.
I am constantly surprised and even now have to remind myself how many other people have the same experiences and difficulties with mental health. I really think the fact that people talk about all of this more now is a really good thing and so much healthier.
Proud of you for everything you’ve done and made it through. ❤️
Hey Alex, thank you so much for sharing your story - I'm so glad to hear you're doing better. I hope you're doing well
Thank you for raising mental health awareness! :)
This was so bravely said 👏👏👏. As a South Asian, it’s really nice to see someone be representative and speak up about these things!!! ❤️
Thanks so much! I agree - too much taboo and stigma in our communities that we need to break! x
I have been on medication for 5 years, sometimes I came off medication because I didn't want ro be that person. I am still not better, losing hope, I am trying to watch videos of people getting better
Its hard for a man to understand why so many women are so concerned with their bodies when in reality they look amazing. Beauty radiates from your eyes and your intelligence. I suffer from depression and sadness as well so i understand that. Wish you well and acceptation of your whole beautiful self :)
Hey radhika great work sharing this I know how difficult it is! I was in the year below you at Imperial and it's amazing how similar our stories are! What you're doing is amazing and there's definitely going to be someone who has seen this and sought help because of it.
You are a really strong girl. Can't believe i connected on everything you said here. It was so damn relatable. You deserve a lot more subs
thank you so much! xxxx
You are truly an inspiration 💖 thanks for making this video :)
Thank you so much for talking about this! I'm about halfway through my first year and I can really relate to your experiences. It's really nice to hear, that it can actually get better :)
It was a long journey but it really can get better xxx
I am just so, so proud of you every day ❤ you are incredible and inspiring. Thank you for being so brave and speaking out on this, I know it will help so many people. Love you loads xxxxx
Thank you so much for this. I’m a medical student and I am going through something similar. My experience with my parents had been similar as they are immigrants. Hoping I can get help soon because I don’t recognise the person I am anymore
I have experienced same thing i have lost weight i was not able to concentrate on my studies i was forcing myself so hard but still feeling like i m not doing enough every day waking up was kind of challenge for me i have lost so many friends and alot of opportunites finally in my 4th year i gathered courage to see psychiatrist yeah it helps me alot to get through this its been a year an half i m doing well 😊😊😊
This is super brave of you to do and hats off for doing this! I’m only half way through this but definitely hits on many levels! I’ve followed you in the last 6/7 months on social media and I’ve always thought Radhika’s so good, out there doing her thing and thinking you’ve not had anything going on in your life but just goes to show that I was so wrong and you went through certain things so many of may have gone through etc!
Hey Jaymisha! Thanks for the comment - I guess its a good reminder that everything isn't how instagram portrays!
This was very brave. Thank you for being so open about your journey..
Thanks so much Sarah xxx
Thank you for talking about this.. it is helping alot. I would never be brave enough to speak openly about these topics (of course with friends it is much easier)
you're welcome - I'm glad you found it helpful! xxx
It’s like you’re speaking about me
I hope you feel reassured by how much has changed for me since then. Please do speak to family and friends about what you're going through and make those first steps xxxx
@@DoctorRadhika sometimes I just don’t want to make them feel bad about me , however I do have some hope I can handle it alone
Thank you for being so brave and for being you. You are such a beautiful and inspiring person, Rad. Sending you lots of love, hugs and strength. I am always here (and on insta DMs) for you if you need someone even if we haven't met. xx
PS: Unable to add emojis as I am typing this from my work laptop which is crap lol.
Thank you Monisha
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Guess what, we are stronger than we think. Also, that was the time u learned so much about life. And you came back stronger. More power to you :)
thank you!
I can't tell my family members bcz I'm suffering from complex PTSD bcz of dysfunctional family only. Can u recommend someone from India who takes therapy sessions for medical students pro bono?
I would really like to know from where did you complete your MBBS ? India Or UK ?
UK! x
не было бы все так смешно как грустно вы не забывайте про вклады в заграничные банки много миллионные нам не дадут спокойно жить у нас все разворовали !!!