From the time that we've been married to each other, Sadhna
and I have remained almost inseparable. She has been my pillar of strength, and I
continue to look up to her for all the support, companionship, and most important of
all, love that she gives. There was a time in my professional life when I was battling
anxiety, and to a certain extent, depression as well.
I used to come home dejected every evening, at times not
even willing to talk with anyone.
The situation became particularly concerning for Sadhna when
I started skipping meals at the time of dinner. The trend continued for a
little more than a week and it didn't take much time for Sadhna to realize that
she had to talk me out of the pain and suffering I was going through, lest
things go out of hand.
So she asked me if I could take her and the kids out to a
Buddhist temple, an hour's drive from the place we lived. Why she chose that
place continues to remain a mystery to me, even to date!
The setting was simply perfect! A temple right in the heart
of mountains and a jungle away from the hustle and bustle of city life, with no
one to bother us. As we strolled around the temple, holding hand in hand, she
reminded me how she fell for my charm and confidence the very first time we met.
Over the years, Sadhna saw me take on several professional
challenges and come out unscathed. She wondered what had changed this time.
I didn't know how to answer her. Honestly, I became numb, not
because I had done anything wrong at work or otherwise but I wasn't too
sure about my own condition, the state of mind I was in, and my overall
well-being at that point in time.
I was still the same old guy but here I was, struggling with
my confidence, trudging into a negative territory, a dark spot that resembled a
point of no return.
Pointing towards our two wonderful children, Sadhna politely
requested me to seek medical help from a counselor.
"If this is something beyond you, please don't
be harsh on yourself! A help is just a call away."
I still haven't forgotten those powerful lines; the best
recommendation to me ever by anyone. Sometimes you need just that little nudge
to return on track. And only a loved one will be able to take you there.
I'm fine now, ready to take on the world with
optimism and hope. And even though there are days when it's difficult to be
optimistic all the time, I rely on the company of Sadhna to pull me back again.
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