Kaveri Kapur Opens Up About Her Battle with OCD
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Synopsis
Kaveri Kapur, daughter of filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, shares her journey with OCD in a heartfelt social media post, highlighting her coping strategies and the importance of mental health awareness.
Key Takeaways
- Kaveri Kapur speaks out about her OCD struggles.
- She uses personification by naming her OCD 'Bob'.
- Her coping techniques include self-care rituals.
- She aims to inspire others facing similar challenges.
- Her father, Shekhar Kapur, expresses pride in her courage.
Mumbai, April 11 (NationPress) Renowned director Shekhar Kapur's daughter Kaveri Kapur has courageously taken a stand against the stigma surrounding mental health by sharing her experiences with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In a heartfelt message on social media, Kaveri discussed her struggles and the effective coping strategies she has learned over time.
Describing her current state, Kaveri stated, "I'm going through a tough night. My OCD is really flaring up. For those unfamiliar with OCD, it often involves a barrage of intrusive thoughts, rumination, and compulsions. I find myself questioning whether I turned off the lights or the geyser, even when I know I have—leading to constant checking and anxiety."
Despite the hurdles she faces, Kaveri has discovered empowering methods to handle her condition. "I've been managing this for a long time, so I hope my experience might benefit someone who needs support," she added.
According to the 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story' star, one of her most innovative coping techniques involves giving her OCD a name—'Bob'. This method of personification has allowed her to create a psychological buffer from her intrusive thoughts.
"Whenever my OCD kicks in, I simply say, 'Oh Bob, here we go again.' This approach helps me recognize the irrationality of my thought patterns—it feels like dealing with someone I know who doesn’t always make sense," Kaveri explained.
She concluded her message by revealing her nighttime self-care routine, mentioning her plan to engage in a sound bath to soothe her nervous system and facilitate better sleep. "Hopefully, I’ll wake up feeling less anxious tomorrow morning. So please keep me in your thoughts," she signed off.
In response to his daughter's post, Shekhar commented, "Where did you find this courage? I was never so brave... exposing yourself to the world like this demands immense inner strength," accompanied by three heart emojis.
Kaveri replied with a simple, "love you."
