From Kerala, a land where nature paints its most exquisite pictures comes Vimal, the protagonist of our story.
He’s a kind-hearted, hard-working individual ever-ready to learn something new. After pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Kerala, he moved to Bangalore to gain work experience.
Vimal is 27 years old and is pursuing his MBA from the prestigious business institution, Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur. He enjoys watching movies and tv shows in his free time and occasionally plays basketball whenever he gets free time.
Human connection is something that all of us inherently desire. Weisberg said, “I think we all intuitively know that if we think of the happiest times in our lives, they usually include other people”.
Our personal relationships play a huge part in the happiness and fulfillment of our lives. Vimal mentions that he’s had a great relationship with his family. However, things were not the same for his romantic partner.
Navigating romantic relationships in your 20s rarely has an easy route. There’s a lot of confusion, uncertainty, and insecurities. Vimal mentions that he’d been having trouble in his relationship, leaving him with a very blurred sense of direction.
“Usually, whenever I feel low, I find it helpful to distract myself by watching comfort shows or talking to my friends. But this time, that didn’t seem to solve my issues.”
Finding it hard to talk about this problem with others, Vimal battled with these difficult feelings alone. He started experiencing anxiety and found it difficult to concentrate on anything he was doing.
“Things that I would normally do without difficulty were starting to make me feel anxious. Everything seemed to be getting more and more tense for me to handle.”
The older we grow, the more challenges life throws at us. However, as we grow in age, we’re also growing with the opportunities we have to learn to be better versions of ourselves.
Vimal took this obstacle as an opportunity to learn more about what he could do to help himself heal from this wound.
“I heard that my college partnered with YourDOST, and I thought of it as an opportunity to help me get some guidance in dealing with how I was feeling.”
Since it was his first time approaching counseling, he felt a little skeptical about the nature of its process. However, with determination and courage, he decided to cast his fears aside and take this first step towards a journey of lifetime healing with his therapist.
“I began my sessions with my therapist, Ms.Shravya who was always so open and patient. I found it extremely easy to connect with her right from my first session.”
Vimal mentions that Ms. Shravya was extremely patient and empathetic. She helped him reflect on his emotions, and navigate his journey of growth through this obstacle.
Sometimes, a fresh perspective is all we need to help us get clarity. This perspective was what Ms. Shravya provided for Vimal, and it turned out to be what he needed at that moment.
“She helped me try different approaches to situations. I’m extremely grateful for the calm and peace she helped me find within myself.”
Vimal started to feel lighter and at ease with himself. He also found that he could cope with difficulties in his life with a calmer, healthier approach.
He expresses his gratitude towards his counselor for being a constant pillar of support and someone to who he could open up without fear of being judged.
“To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.“
– Crissi Jami
Vimal’s strength is his vulnerability, and it is this strength that has shaped him into a calmer, braver version of himself. He rates himself a 4 out of 5 in terms of feeling better and is a true inspiration to all of us.
Vimal’s Warrior Tips:
1. “Sometimes, it may feel like everything in your life is going wrong and the world is against you. It’s important to hold onto hope in those moments and always trust that there is calm after the storm.”
2.“It takes time for things to get better. Be patient, trust the process, and have faith no matter what”
