Why are we so anxious all the time? ft Dr Gitanjali Kumar

Depression and mental health struggles are becoming conversations we can no longer ignore. But what has changed? In this episode of the Dr. Swarupa Mitra Podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Gitanjali Kumar, one of India’s leading psychologists, with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate mental health challenges. We sat down to explore why people today often feel more stressed, lonely, anxious, and emotionally exhausted — and how social media, constant comparison, unrealistic expectations, loneliness, and the pressure to “keep up” may be affecting the way we see ourselves and our lives. We also discuss the emotional distress faced by children and others living under prolonged pressure, why people sometimes struggle silently, and why mental health was once discussed very differently from how it is today. From “Why am I not successful like them?” to “Why does everyone else seem happier than me?”, comparison has become almost impossible to escape. This conversation looks beyond the labels and asks an important question: Are we actually living more difficult lives, or have we simply become more aware of the struggles happening inside us? #MentalHealth #Depression #SocialMedia #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychology #MentalWellbeing #DepressionAwareness #BigOHealth