I am Saurin Pandya, a 31-year-old assistant administrative manager in a pharmaceutical company. I am very soft-spoken, quiet, and shy. My wife Nandita, 30 years old, a journalist in a leading newspaper, is very outgoing, cheerful, and smart. Many have…
Last week we looked at Sandeep who is extremely bored at his work. The intervention that he has to start making is about changing his reputation and about the choice of attitude he brings to his work. Sandeep, you need…
I am Sandeep Patel, a junior manager in an accounting company associated with the government. I have been working here for the last 4 years. I have found that my motivation to work is decreasing a lot. I find that…
I read your article about depression in a young woman. My son Jitendra is 16 years old. I feel that for the last 1 month he is isolated and not feeling like himself. I have tried to approach him, but…
Many people have lost their equilibrium in the riots and trauma like the earthquake. Many of them become depressed. An episode of depression can be a devastating experience. This is so first because of the darkness and despair that pervades…
Last week we looked at the depression that Radha has. The depression may not have any apparent cause and may have a significant biological component. There is no medical test for depression. Heredity appears to play a role in the…
I am Rahul Shekhraj, a 28-year-old chartered accountant. My wife Radha works for a credit card company. Since the last 8 months, she has become extremely irregular in her work. She has taken leave for more days than she has…
My husband Vishal Sanghvi is an MBA with one of the leading petroleum companies in India. He has achieved a lot for the age of 31 years. HE is praised everywhere for his dedication and hard work. However, I stay…
I am Shivali Patel, a 27-year-old housewife. Due to the riots, our family has been in the house most of the time. I am unable to understand why these aggressive acts are going on for more than a month. It…
I am Rashmi Kartik, a 30 year old chartered accountant working in a multinational company. Since the past 2 years, I have phases when I am feeling very low. They stay for a period ranging from hours to 2 days…