Chemical Khichdi

Aparna Piramal Raje's life looks successful. Hailing from a well-known business family she is married has two children is a published author a popular columnist with a leading daily and was the CEO of a leading furniture company. However only a few close friends and family members were aware that she struggled with a serious mental illness--bipolar disorder--for two decades. Also known as manic depression bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme shifts in moods and energy levels leading to euphoric highs and damaging lows. <p/> Now Aparna wants to tell the story of how she learnt to come to terms with her condition. Part memoir part reportage and part self-help guide <i>Chemical Khichdi</i>seeks to remove some of the stigma associated with a serious mental illness in an empathetic accessible and candid way. Its 'seven therapies' present a hopeful and helpful pathway for all those with a mental health condition their loved ones and their mental health practitioners with the message that they can live with a vulnerability and thrive.