From Corporate Stress to Auto Rickshaw: A Bengaluru Man's Journey to Recovery
He once worked at top MNC but corporate job pressure broke him. Bengaluru man resets life by driving auto rickshaw
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Rakesh, a former employee of a major American tech company, left his high-pressure corporate job in Bengaluru to drive an electric auto-rickshaw. Struggling with mental health issues and personal challenges, he rebuilt his life step by step, focusing on physical health and finding joy in simpler pursuits.
- 01Rakesh left a successful corporate career due to mental health struggles.
- 02He sought medical help and underwent treatment for depression.
- 03Rakesh focused on physical fitness and personal development.
- 04He took on various jobs before settling into driving an auto-rickshaw.
- 05His journey emphasizes the importance of mental well-being over societal definitions of success.
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Rakesh, a Bengaluru resident, once thrived in a high-paying job at a major American tech company, but the pressure and expectations led to a significant mental health crisis. Struggling with depression and personal issues, he sought help at NIMHANS and Victoria Hospital, where he was treated for an extended period. Realizing he needed to regain control of his life, Rakesh began exploring psychology and focused on improving his physical health, losing 15 kg and training in martial arts, even winning a silver medal at a state-level championship. After leaving the corporate world, he took on various jobs, including food delivery and driving a bike taxi, before finding fulfillment in driving an electric auto-rickshaw. Now, he embraces a simpler life, engaging in activities he enjoys, such as dance and painting, demonstrating that stepping away from conventional success can lead to true happiness.
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Rakesh's story highlights the importance of mental health awareness and the need for alternative career paths for those struggling with corporate pressures.
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