Manatees, a bright and hardworking student from a joint family in Eastern India, had always been a topper. Winning awards, topping school exams, and cracking JEE in her first attempt had become a part of her story. Having come to IITGN, she was ready to give her best to this new chapter of her life. However, soon after joining the campus, things started to feel different. For the first time, she was away from her family, her comfort zone. Managing her day-to-day routine alone, handling academics, weekly quizzes, exams, and the competitive environment started taking a toll on her mental peace.
She, who had once believed in herself so strongly, now began to doubt her own abilities. She slowly slipped into unhealthy habits — skipping meals, staying awake till late nights, revising just before exams, disturbed sleep, and comparing herself with others. The result? Her grades dropped in two consecutive academic assessments.
From being a school topper to struggling in quizzes, Manatees started fearing failure. The very thought of exams, quizzes, and assignments triggered anxiety and stress. She would overthink, feel restless, and ultimately lose confidence.
How Help Found Its Way to Her
A casual suggestion from her roommate turned out to be life-changing — “Why don’t you talk to the Counselling Psychologist at IITGN?”
With hesitation but hope, Manatees booked her first session | 
