"IT'S OKAY TO FEEL"
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TAKE-OVER EPISODE 3/29/21
My Story with Asha Bhattacharya
Welcome to the 3/29 Takeover Episode of It's Okay to Feel!
On this episode of It's Okay to Feel, Asha Bhattacharya courageously shares her mental journey with us and motivates us to keep fighting. Starting from the age of four to a panic attack at the age of fifteen which led to her overall diagnosis. Through her journey and learned awareness, she found her love for mental health. She touches on the values of therapy and educating ourselves.
As an avid advocate for mental health awareness, she volunteers as an In Our Own Voice presenter and WarmLine volunteer with NAMI Orange County since she was 15. She even has a YouTube channel where she creates wellness-based content to help her subscribers all across the globe. However, her journey to get to this point was not easy, yet she has been able to find the beauty through the pain.
In this episode, we talk about:
Physical symptoms of anxiety
Overcoming the stigma of mental illness
The benefits of going to therapy
How to reach out for help
Overcoming "dark" days
The light at the end of the tunnel
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Disclaimers: It’s Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
It’s Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
