We often ask others how they are doing, but forget to check in with ourselves. emotional well-being often takes a backseat While physical and mental health tend to get our attention when they show signs or symptoms. Emotional well-being rarely announces itself with a bad day. It shows up in small shifts you only notice if you are looking. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anjali Jaisinghani, chief medical officer, Menthra India, shares questions worth asking yourself, honestly, once a week, for a sane emotional well-being.
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If three or more have been true for two weeks or longer, that is worth taking to a doctor or a therapist rather than simply noting. Noticing is where the work starts. The point of catching it early is to get at what sits underneath, so it gets resolved instead of carried into next week. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Answer these honestly, and you catch the small stuff before it becomes the whole story, according to Dr Anjali. And if any week has felt heavier than you can carry, reach out to someone today.
