Hey, I’m Prisha, a two-time NEET aspirant who learned that not all journeys end in a rank, but every journey teaches something. If you're tired of hearing only topper stories, this post is for you. ❔ How I Discovered NEET? I didn’t grow up dreaming of AIIMS or scribbling NEET ranks in my diary. The first time I ever even heard the word was in 7th grade when my sibling was transitioning from class 10 to 11. Even then, it was just a word floating around the house, I had no idea what it really meant or how intense it would be. It was only after watching my sibling go through two tough years of preparation that I started to understand the pressure and expectations that came with it. It wasn’t just another exam. It was a full-blown identity crisis in MCQ format. ❔ How I Found Myself On The NEET Path (without even realizing it)? Then came my own turn, the class 11 stream selection. To be very honest, I chose PCB not because I had a clear vision of becoming a doctor, but...
Sleep Paralysis - When Your Brain Wakes Up But Your Body Doesn’t Ever woken up and felt like you're completely awake but can’t move even a muscle? Like your eyes open, but your whole body is frozen in place? Or there's this weird pressure on your chest or a dark figure standing in the corner of your room? That’s sleep paralysis . I remember the first time it happened to me... One afternoon, I was sleeping at home alone. All the lights were off, except for the natural light sneaking in through the window curtains. Suddenly, my eyes opened. I was awake (that was what I thought). I heard someone calling my name. As I looked toward the door, I saw a dark figure standing just outside, pointing at me with long red nails, as if telling me to come to the other room. I wanted to move, I wanted to shut my eyes... but I couldn’t. I was paralysed. I was lying there, completely frozen, unable to move even a single muscle. In my mind, I thought I was screaming my lungs out, but in realit...