Raw And Real with Sakshi

🧠 What Is Emotional Anesthesia? Emotional anaesthesia isn’t a medical term — it’s a psychological reality. It’s that deep, hollow numbness you feel when life gets too heavy, and instead of breaking down... You just shut down . Joy doesn’t excite you Grief doesn’t move you You laugh, but it doesn’t reach your soul We often associate pain with loud emotions. But sometimes, the scariest pain is silence — when you feel nothing at all . 🌪️ Why Does Emotional Anesthesia Happen? This state is often your brain’s coping mechanism . When you’re constantly battling stress, trauma, or grief, your body enters emotional survival mode . It numbs you to protect you. 💥 Common Triggers: Long-term burnout Suppressed heartbreak Childhood trauma Repeated rejection Silent grief Anxiety or depression 🧩 Signs You Might Be Emotionally Numb Numbness isn’t always obvious — it whispers. Here’s how it may look: You feel disconnected from your own life Deep conversati...

Yoga — the word itself feels so serene, right? You picture a peaceful morning, fresh air, a calm mind, and the perfect downward dog. Instagram is full of gorgeous shots of people gracefully flowing through poses like dancers. But then… reality hits. If you’ve ever tried yoga in your living room and found yourself tangled like a pretzel or falling flat during “Tree Pose,” you’re not alone. This blog post (and comic!) is a lighthearted look at what we expect yoga to be like versus what it’s actually like when we try it for ourselves. 😅 When Your Body Doesn’t Match the YouTube Video In the comic above, I captured one of the most relatable yoga moments — trying to mirror a calm, stable pose, and wobbling uncontrollably instead. You watch the instructor float into balance with their eyes closed, while you're blinking in confusion, wondering which leg goes where. That’s the funny part about self-growth practices like yoga. We think we’ll be perfect at it. But healing isn’t always ele...

  The Weight of Unspoken Pain There are wounds that never make a sound — the kind you carry deep within, where no one else can see. They don’t bleed, but they ache. They don’t scream, but they drain you slowly. Silent pain can be the heaviest because it’s yours alone to hold. No one else shares its weight, and no one else can read the battles written in your eyes. ( Related reading: Emotional Anesthesia – Feeling Numb and Healing ) Why We Stay Silent We often hide our pain because we fear judgment, rejection, or burdening the people we love. Sometimes, we can’t find the words to describe what’s breaking us. “Maybe it’s not that big of a deal.” “Others have it worse.” “I should be stronger.” But silence, while it feels safe, can also become a prison. It keeps us from the help, understanding, and healing we deserve. ( Related reading: Love Yourself First ) Steps Toward Opening Up Find Your Safe Person – Someone who listens without judgment. Write It Out – Journali...

  From Scared of the Dark to Peace in the Dark 🌪️ Living in Fear: A State of Constant “What Ifs” There was a time when I was afraid of almost everything. What if I fail? What if people leave? What if I’m not good enough? Fear was my default setting. I played life safely — never too high, never too deep — just somewhere in the middle. Comfortable. Predictable. Numb. But the truth is: a life lived in fear isn't lived at all. ✨ The Turning Point: When Life Gently Breaks You Open My shift didn’t happen overnight. It came through breakdowns, disappointments, and quiet heartbreaks that slowly pushed me inward. I started journaling, listening to spiritual talks, and learning to sit with my discomfort instead of running from it. One night, I whispered to myself, “Maybe I don’t need all the answers right now. Maybe I just need to breathe.” 🌈 What Helped Me Move from Fear to Peace? If you’re in that place of unease, I want to share what helped me: 📝 1. Writing My Truth Journa...