{"id":23643,"date":"2024-06-28T15:37:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T10:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/?p=23643"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:49:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:19:18","slug":"yd-warrior-kanishks-journey-of-braving-demotivation-and-new-beginnings-with-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/yd-warrior-kanishks-journey-of-braving-demotivation-and-new-beginnings-with-therapy.html","title":{"rendered":"Kanishk\u2019s Journey of Braving Demotivation and New Beginnings with Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cSometimes, the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take the step.\u201d – Naeem Callaway.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In life, there may come situations, in which we may be forced to take a decision. The decision may soon become a turning point in our lives and take us to heights we never imagined. The right decision at the right time is all it takes to rise in our journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Kanishk (name changed), a 19-year-old student at the prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanishk stayed briefly in Uttar Pradesh when his father was transferred there even though he was born and brought up in Delhi. He shared a close bond with his family while growing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I have mostly stayed at home from a young age, instead of going out much, which has its trade-offs. I don’t have many friends outside of my home, however, the proximity of the relationship with my family is quite strong.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Kanishk\u2019s family consists of his parents, his sister, and himself. He considers himself to be the closest to his mother out of all family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I have been more focused towards academics from childhood. However, I enjoy gaming and a little bit of painting.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanishk first heard about YourDOST from SRCC, which partners with the organization as their official mental health partner. Here, he was matched with Ms. Shreya Angara as his counsellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“My first impression of her was great, honestly and the first session went well. She was very cooperative and understanding. Even after 60 sessions together, she still understands how I perceive things and helps me break down issues analytically to understand the core problem.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Kanishk began seeking therapy in his first year at SRCC. He had high ambitions when he came to college and wanted to make friends and have fun. However, a triggering incident from a school friend dimmed his confidence levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“My so-called friend passed a comment, suggesting that I might not be fitting in well at SRCC. That was the trigger incident, and my overthinking tendencies pushed me into a cycle of thoughts.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanishk’s therapy sessions with Ms Shreya focused on both structural changes and social life issues. Whenever there was a cyclical problem, they discussed ways to change his mindset. For social life problems, they thought of solutions and ways out as he wanted to get better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the techniques his counsellor taught him was to understand changes in others\u2019 behaviour without blaming himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“She told me that if someone acted differently, it doesn’t mean I’ve done something wrong. They might be going through something personal and need time and this perspective was enlightening.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Kanishk expresses his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Ms Shreya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m eternally grateful to my counsellor for holding my hand and walking me through complexities I couldn’t have navigated alone. I’m forever indebted to her for my improvement.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of feeling better, Kanishk rates himself a solid 4 out of 5 and believes improvement comes through introspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We at YourDOST are confident that Kanishk is on the brink of reaching his golden 5 and we wish him luck in all his future endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n

Kanishk’s Warrior Tips:<\/strong>
1.\u201cBoth good times and bad times come to an end.\u201d<\/strong>
2.\u201cWhen feeling low or depressed, always believe in yourself and engage in learning something new.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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