Raw And Real with Sakshi

  🧠 Why Mental Health Is Important in Today’s Generation Because smiles on social media aren't always signs of happiness. 📌 Introduction: The Silent Struggle of a Loud Generation Today’s generation lives in a world more connected than ever — yet many feel lonelier than ever. Between social media pressure , academic stress , and the pursuit of perfection , mental health has taken a backseat. It’s time to change that. 🔍 What Is Mental Health, Really? Mental health isn’t just the absence of mental illness. It’s your emotional, psychological, and social well-being . It affects how you handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Just like your body, your mind needs care. 💬 Why This Generation Is Struggling More Information Overload : News, trends, and expectations — 24/7 Comparison Culture : Curated lives on social media Academic & Career Pressure : The “success by 25” myth Loneliness in a Crowd : 1,000 followers, 0 deep conversations Stigma Around...

The Silent Struggle: How Today’s Generation Faces Depression Behind Screens and Smiles Some days, you wake up tired — not because you didn’t sleep, but because life itself feels heavy. Depression doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes, it’s brushing your hair but not feeling like leaving home. Sometimes, it’s smiling in photos — but feeling nothing inside. 💭 What Depression Really Feels Like Depression is not just “being sad.” It’s an emotional fog that dims your world. You lose: Motivation Connection Energy Interest in things you once loved Even joy feels muted. And hope? It whispers too softly to hear. 🙍🏻‍♀️ My Own Story  I’ve had days when even writing felt like climbing a mountain. Not because I had nothing to say — but because the weight of saying it felt too much. I’ve learned to recognize the soft signs: Avoiding texts Cancelling plans Staring at the wall and calling it “rest” Depression isn’t always dramatic. ...