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Kaveri Kapur, daughter of renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, courageously shared her long-standing struggle with OCD through a powerful social media post. By personifying her intrusive thoughts as 'Bob', she developed a unique coping mechanism that helps her manage her mental health challenges. Her vulnerability and openness aim to destigmatize conversations around mental wellness. Shekhar Kapur's supportive response highlights the importance of family understanding and emotional support.

Key Points: Kaveri Kapur Reveals OCD Battle Naming Intrusive Thoughts Bob

  • Filmmaker's daughter shares candid mental health experience
  • Unique coping strategy of personifying OCD as 'Bob'
  • Demonstrates remarkable vulnerability in public post
  • Supported by father Shekhar Kapur's emotional response
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'I've dealt with this for a long time", Kaveri Kapur shares her struggle with OCD

Shekhar Kapur's daughter Kaveri opens up about her OCD journey, sharing personal coping strategies and challenging mental health stigma

"Oh Bob, here Bob goes again - Kaveri Kapur, on managing OCD"

Mumbai, April 11

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur's daughter Kaveri Kapur has taken a powerful step in destigmatizing mental health by opening up about her journey with OCD.

In a heartfelt social media post, Kaveri talked about her condition and the coping mechanisms she has developed over the years.

In her own words, Kaveri shared, "I'm having a rough night. My OCD is really acting up. If you don't know a lot about OCD, it basically comes with a lot of intrusive thoughts and rumination and compulsions. I keep wondering whether I've turned the lights off or the geyser off, even when I know I have--then keep checking and worrying about it."

Despite the challenges, Kaveri has found empowering ways to manage her condition. "I've dealt with this for a long time, so I don't know--this might help someone who needs it," she continued.

According to the 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story' actress, one of her most unique coping strategies involves naming her OCD 'Bob', a method of personification that helped her create psychological distance from the intrusive thoughts.

"Whenever my OCD starts acting up, I just say, 'Oh Bob, here Bob goes again.' It helps me see the irrationality in the thought pattern--it's like dealing with someone I know who doesn't always make sense, " Kaveri added.

She concluded her post by sharing her nighttime self-care ritual, saying she planned to do a sound bath to calm her nervous system and ease into sleep. "Hopefully I wake up feeling less anxious in the morning. So pray for me," she signed off saying.

Reacting to his daughter's post, Shekhar wrote in the comment section "Where did you get this courage from .. ? I was never that brave .. to open yourself out to the world like this takes huge inner strength," along with three heart emojis.

To this, Kaveri replied, "love you."

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Priya S.
So brave of her to share this! I also name my anxiety - mine's called 'Kevin' 😅 It really does help to externalize it. More power to Kaveri! 💜
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Rahul K.
While I admire her honesty, I wonder if personifying OCD might make it seem like a separate entity rather than something to be managed internally. Still, whatever works for each individual!
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Ananya M.
The sound bath idea is genius! I struggle with nighttime anxiety too and will definitely try this. Thanks for sharing your journey, Kaveri 🌙
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Siddharth P.
As someone with OCD, this hit home. That moment when you KNOW you turned off the stove but still have to check 5 times... exhausting. Representation matters so much.
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Meera T.
Her father's response made me tear up 🥹 Such a beautiful moment of vulnerability and support between them. More families should talk about mental health this openly.
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Vikram J.
Interesting approach with naming it 'Bob' - might try that with my own intrusive thoughts. Though I worry it might make me feel like I'm not taking it seriously enough?

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