Photo taken by contributor Uday Narayanan, a 26-year-old from New Delhi, India. Uday has an uncle who suffers from Schizophrenia. His uncle has been living with him for the last 20 years. Growing up, Uday remembers his uncle as being a loving man who would play with him every evening, but who would get extremely moody at times. As a kid, the frequent switches in his uncle’s behavior would annoy Uday. It was only after his parents explained to him about his condition that he realized how tough it is for him. In a country like India, mental illness is still a taboo. No one talks about it openly. Going to a psychiatrist or even a psychologist raises several eyebrows. It is very important that people are educated about mental illness so that they don’t shy away from seeking professional help. Uday’s uncle takes medication regularly and is leading a very healthy, content and normal life. Uday stresses that mental illness should not be considered different from any other disorder. Like in any other illness, it’s a case of a certain body part not functioning exactly the way it should. With proper medication and care it can be treated effectively.
About this photo: “This picture was taken at Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India. One of the major tourist attractions in Rajasthan is to go on a camel safari to the Thar desert. There is a particular spot where tourists bunch up at dusk to watch the sun set on the desert. They call it the ‘sunset point’. Watching this young boy looking over the horizon I wondered what was going on in his mind. Was it a good day? Did he make enough money? Was he really looking forward to the next day?”
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Awesome……..Just Awesome Share.I love it.Looking forward for more.Alex,Thanks.
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Thanks Alex!
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A touching story, and a beautiful image. Great work!
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Thanks Ken!
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what a beautiful picture as well as a touching story. . . . namaste. . Anne
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Namaste Anne! thank you for your kind comment.
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Reblogged this on TalesAlongTheWay and commented:
This photo is breathtaking the story is tender and touching!
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love seeing another of your photos. We don’t have camels other than in zoos here so this one was a treat. What a special moment you captured.
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it was a beautiful moment, Paula.. there is something about sunrise and sunsets that makes the ordinary look brilliant!
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beautiful image ❤
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Great photo & a photo very nicely captured. I too know individuals who suffer from Schizophrenia and know the feeling. It can be frustration and saddening. But all things due work out in time. Having love, compassion, and most importantly understanding will definitely get you thru…great photo Uday!
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You’re so right Ashton. Love, compassion and medical assistance go hand in hand in providing effective treatment.
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Reblogged this on Oyia Brown.
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herzliche gruesse an sie von jasmin damaro
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Reblogged this on Amanda's Words / starfire8me and commented:
LOVE THE CHARACTERS IN THE PIC. cAN ALMOST FEEL THE SENSE OF URGENCY FOR HOME OR “CAMP”.
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Striking in its simplicity and starkness – yet, so full of possibility. Thank you. Just stunning.
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Reblogged this on Vita Dolce and commented:
Beautiful.
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So full of hope. Amazing capture, Uday!
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