{"id":2813,"date":"2025-05-13T18:33:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T18:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/?p=2813"},"modified":"2025-10-03T19:12:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:42:30","slug":"anikets-story-of-being-the-change-from-within-with-therapy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/anikets-story-of-being-the-change-from-within-with-therapy-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Aniket\u2019s Story of Being The Change from Within with Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThe greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.\u201d \u2013 William James.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change is a phenomenon that works best when started from the inside. When a person demands a change in his environment, they should ensure that the first step of the process begins from the. Here is a story of change that brought about waves of positivity in our protagonist\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aniket is a bright 22-year-old student attending the Integrated Master\u2019s in Physics at NISER, Bhubaneswar. Originally from West Bengal, his life has always been about the love of learning and exploration, with a deep curiosity concerning the world around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI have always enjoyed trying new things, be that reading a book or listening to a new genre of music. There would always be something new to explore.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Aniket confesses that he enjoys reading books and writing poetry occasionally, which acts like a small, happy retreat from the rigid routine of academic life. However, behind this seemingly interested and knowledgeable countenance unfolds a very different story of struggle and willpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aniket is a single child raised in a family that has always supported whatever he did. During childhood, his family parted from a joint family setup, so he had no good friends. However, his family was his support system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve always had a good relationship. They supported me in every way-even when I chose an unconventional path like physics.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Aniket\u2019s academic ambitions have always remained strong due to adapting to new places. As a voracious reader, he went beyond the pages of textbooks and spilt over into non-academic subjects, nurturing his intellectual curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in the second year at NISER, life threw a twist, and Aniket faced a harsh reality. It was then that, for the first time at this point,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Aniket heard about YourDOST through his university, which had partnered with it as its official mental health partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second year, Aniket discovered something about himself that turned everything upside down. That he was queer, his feelings became a tide afterwards. He was unsure how to move forward and faced a dilemma in all aspects of his being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThere were times when I felt worthless. I lost all my willpower to study. I couldn\u2019t find a place for myself in anything I was doing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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It was a time of immense struggle. Aniket remembers having self-harm tendencies and feeling helpless and at the mercy of his emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt like I was free-falling, and nothing made sense.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, his close friends were around to catch him and guide him back into a place of relative stability. However, that feeling of worthlessness persisted and gnawed at him despite his academic achievements and the hard work he knew he was putting in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His mother, a counsellor, gently convinced him to seek professional help. With the support of his family and friends, Aniket mustered the courage to embark upon this journey of healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching out took work, even though Aniket knew he needed help. He met some counsellors and then started his sessions with Ms Anjana Vardarajan, and when she discontinued, he went on with his sessions with Ms Ahanaa Dutt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe first session was quite difficult. I needed to open up on personal things with an absolute stranger. It was hectic and challenging, but I came around the following days.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

However, his counsellor tackled the situation nicely with empathy and patience. Building rapport took some time, but eventually, Aniket opened up more, and they began forming a trust bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was feeling chaotic and like a void I couldn\u2019t explain. It was all so haywire emotionally; I just didn\u2019t know how to process anything. It was hard going to therapy at first, but I realised it was a place where I could try to explore my emotions free from judgment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aniket\u2019s therapeutic journey was tailor-made. His counsellor followed CBT and helped him reorganise his thoughts, which guided him towards confronting these emotions rather than avoiding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTherapy isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all solution. It\u2019s about tailoring the process to fit the person\u2019s particular challenge, and that\u2019s what worked for me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In time, he learned to recognise subtle yet telling changes. The overwhelming self-contempt and the vulnerability that once dominated his life began to recede.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt wasn\u2019t a sudden shift. It was gradual, like lifting a veil of darkness one layer at a time. You learn how to deal with your emotions and face them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aniket became better poised to deal with life\u2019s challenges, and his resilient streak grew stronger. The confusion that marked his days gradually filled up with purpose and comprehension. He credits this new look to his counsellor and intends to use it while writing his thesis for the master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m deeply influenced by the lessons I\u2019ve learned from therapy. My counsellor didn\u2019t fixate on solving my problems for me, but she guided me in approaching them, which made all the difference.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Today, Aniket rates his progress as a 3 out of 5. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s a step forward, and for him, that\u2019s enough. The healing journey is long, but as Aniket\u2019s story shows, it\u2019s also profoundly worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We at YourDOST are very proud of Aniket\u2019s journey and wish him the best for the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aniket\u2019s Warrior Tips:<\/strong>
1.\u201cIt may feel challenging to push yourself out of your comfort zone, but trust me, it\u2019s worth it.\u201d<\/strong>
2.\u201cThe change of perspective is all you need to move forward. It\u2019s better to push yourself and get started with therapy.\u201d<\/strong>
3.\u201cSeeking therapy may not solve all your problems overnight, but it will give you the tools to start healing.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you someone who has gone through a difficult phase and emerged stronger and better, with some professional help? Share your story with us to encourage thousands of others who might be struggling. <\/em><\/strong>click here<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/a> to submit your story.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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