{"id":21651,"date":"2024-02-08T17:24:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T11:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/?p=21651"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:29:18","slug":"strongfinding-friendship-and-confidence-yd-warrior-vishwas-reddys-transformation-with-yourdost-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/strongfinding-friendship-and-confidence-yd-warrior-vishwas-reddys-transformation-with-yourdost-strong.html","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Finding Friendship and Confidence: Vishwas Reddy&#8217;s Transformation with YourDOST.<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/YD-warriors-VISHWAS-headerpng-1024x523.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21652 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/523;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vishwas Reddy, a 20-year-old B.Tech student at NIT Rourkela, hails from the vibrant city of Hyderabad. With a passion for badminton and a close bond with his elder sister studying in the US, Vishwas&#8217;s journey is a tale of growth, resilience, and self-discovery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, is a melting pot of rich history and vibrant culture. Known as the City of Pearls, it&#8217;s renowned for its unique blend of ancient heritage and modernity. The city&#8217;s heart beats in its bustling bazaars, majestic monuments like the Charminar, and the glorious Golconda Fort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyderabad&#8217;s cuisine, especially its world-famous biryani, reflects its diverse cultural influences. This city, with its harmonious blend of Muslim and Hindu traditions, offers a kaleidoscopic experience of India&#8217;s cultural and historical diversity.<br><br>Raised in a residential school, Vishwas learned the ropes of independence early on.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><br><em>&#8220;Boarding school was a turning point for me. It shaped my character and behavior, honing my communication and social skills.&#8221;<\/em><br><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This foundation set the stage for the challenges and triumphs that lay ahead in his college years. Transitioning to college life at NIT Rourkela, Vishwas faced unexpected hurdles<em>. <\/em><em><br><\/em><em><br><\/em><em>&#8220;College was a different ball game compared to school. I struggled to make friends and often felt out of place.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ydwarriorstories-VISHWAS-innerimage1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21653 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/250;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This led to self-doubt and a sense of isolation that was new to him. Vishwas learned about YourDOST when his college partnered with the organization for mental health support.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;I decided to give counseling a try, hoping to find a way to navigate my social challenges.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>His first interaction with a YourDOST counselor was a breath of fresh air.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;She made me feel comfortable and understood. It was liberating to express my thoughts and concerns without fear of judgment.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The counselor encouraged Vishwas to reach out to his peers and shed his hesitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;The advice to actively seek connections was a game changer for me.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-counseling, Vishwas&#8217;s efforts bore fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;&#8220;I made a couple of friends, and one of them is now my roommate. I&#8217;m thankful I took the initiative.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This newfound social circle brought a sense of belonging and joy that Vishwas had longed for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;I am immensely grateful to my counselor for helping me feel normal. Her validation of my feelings about making online friends was crucial.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ydwarriorstories-VISHWAS-innerimage2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21654 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/250;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Speaking with his counselor not only improved his social skills but also boosted his confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on his journey, Vishwas rates his post-therapy well-being as 4 out of 5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vishwas Reddy&#8217;s story with YourDOST is a testament to the power of counseling in overcoming social challenges and building confidence. 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