Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode, Smitha talks with author Shreya Ramachandran about writing, books, and mental health. Well, that's a given. Shreya talks about how she managed anxiety from a young age and the process of writing a fictional book about a girl who lives with depression. Shreya gives us simple ways to manage anxiety, including meditation, investigating our thoughts, and being curious about the thoughts themselves instead of accepting them as truth. Quote from the conversation"How to focus on yourself means, maybe, making difficult decisions for yourself, including asking for health-related help." We talk aboutWriting and journalingAnxiety and meditationWorking with our thoughtsChoosing the right therapistWhy sleep is the best marker of happinessShreya's bio Shreya Ramachandran is a writer based in Mumbai, and her debut young adult novel, 'The Worlds Within You,' was published by Penguin India in 2022. It was shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar Award, 2023.Find her book online on Amazon.Authors that Shreya recommends:Andaleeb WajidUrvashi BahugunaGayathri PrabhuManjiri IndurkarA book that Smitha recommends:The Book of Angst: Understand and Manage Anxiety by Gwendoline SmithThe Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathFind Smitha's book online.Write to us to be part of the conversation to make mental health cool - podcast@myndstories.comThis is a MyndStories production. MyndStories is part of Metta Media Pvt. Ltd.Enjoying our podcasts? Listen to more episodes on Spotify, Gaana, and other platforms of your choice. Visit www.myndstories.com for all the guidance you need on your mental health journey.Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn*Disclaimer - The content in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It cannot be considered as individual therapy advice or counseling and is not to be taken as medical or mental health advice.Support the show