The Desi Therapist

Growing up, I remember my family, aunts & uncles, grandparents, friends, and classmates always making comments about how I was darker. I was a child! I was made fun of and treated differently. I was made to feel ashamed of who I was. I shouldn’t have had to worry about not being light skinned or pretty enough for this world. And to this day, it has affected me deeply. I have days where I accept that I am a badass darker skinned woman, while other days I plead and wish ...I had lighter skin. I even look up age old remedies to lighten my skin - why should I have to change the way I look in order to be accepted? To fit into the ideals and norms set out by old Indian mentality? Thank you @thelifeofasocialbutterfly for bringing light to colorism and addressing this huge issue among the South Asian community! This woman has done an amazing job reassuring her child that she is beautiful! Dark is beautiful. Light is beautiful. Every shade in between is beautiful. We are all exactly how we are meant to be. - @deepica. #DarkIsBeautiful #UnfairAndLovely #thedesitherapist #mentalhealth #mindbody #selfhelp #selfhealers #inspiration #goodquotes #positivetherapy #selfcare #selflove #loveyourself #mindfulness #affirmation #compassion #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietydisorder #anxious #meditation #clinicalpsychology #psychology #indianmentalhealth #southasianwomen #southasianmen #breakthestigma #yourstorymatters

Thought I would share this great post by @holisticallygrace! There’s a lot going on right now...a lot to be anxious and stressed about when precautions for #covid19 are being taken all over the world! The most stressful information for our mind and body system is that which is uncertain, unknown, and out of our control. It’s natural for our alarm systems to go off, completely throwing us off balance and creating dysregulation in our whole system. ... Many of us will be affected by the changes that will roll out in coming weeks and it is important to remember and practice self-care! These are just a few suggestions to remind you that you are in control and can manage what you are allowing into your mind and body. Hope this helps some of you! Stay safe and remember to stay home if you aren’t feeling well thedesitherapist #mentalhealth #mindbody #selfhelp #selfhealers #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #goodquotes #quotes #positivetherapy #selfcare #selflove #loveyourself #mindfulness #affirmation #compassion #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietydisorder #anxious #meditation #clinicalpsychology #psychology #indianmentalhealth #southasianwomen #southasianmen #breakthestigma #yourstorymatters See more

Happy International Women’s Day! #thedesitherapist #internationalwomensday #mentalhealth #mindbody #selfhelp #selfhealers #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #goodquotes #quotes #positivetherapy #selfcare #selflove #loveyourself #mindfulness #affirmation #compassion #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietydisorder #anxious #meditation #clinicalpsychology #psychology #india #southasianwomen #southasianmen #breakthestigma #yourstorymatters

Self Love is knowing your worth and accepting every inch of who you are. It’s so easy to get caught up in attaining a perfect self-image or perfect relationship these days, but let’s be real...no one is perfect! I want to challenge you to love yourself and accept those things you have labeled as your flaws. Stop striving for perfection and the approval of others, just be YOU. Forgive yourself for the negative thoughts, Accept yourself entirely, and LOVE yourself uncondi...tionally! What do you do for Self Love? Let me know in the comments below #thedesitherapist #mentalhealth #mindbody #selfhelp #selfhealers #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #goodquotes #quotes #positivetherapy #selfcare #selflove #loveyourself #mindfulness #affirmation #compassion #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietydisorder #anxious #meditation #clinicalpsychology #psychology #indianmentalhealth #india #southasianwomen #southasianmen #breakthestigma #yourstorymatters

Happy Sunday Everyone! Just a little reminder to enjoy and take in the small moments today and try to engage in at least one self care activity! You’ll see how at ease you feel #thedesitherapist #mentalhealth #mindbody #selfhelp #selfhealers #inspirationalquotes #inspiration #goodquotes #quotes #positivetherapy #selfcare #selflove #loveyourself #mindfulness #affirmation #compassion #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietydisorder #anxious #meditation #clinicalpsychology #psychology #indianmentalhealth #india #southasianwomen #southasianmen #breakthestigma #yourstorymatters