Chaman Lal Ganjoo

Pleasures of Life by a Psychiatrist Chaman Lal Ganjoo

An 18 year old B. Sc. student loses interest in studies; books and lessons appear dull and aimless. Misses classes and feels fatigued. Other students and friends appear better in all respects and so he avoids them. Prefers loneliness and solitude. Asked what has happened, replies "I don't know", sheds tears...... A 32 year old well placed MNC executive wakes up against his habit at 2-3 am every night and starts worrying about politics in his office. People whom he helped in past appear pulling his leg. Feels unable to cope with his work. And should he voluntarily leave before he is asked to go? Is on leave since 20 days. Dislike for food and disinterested in all activities, forgetfulness and fatigue are his other complaints. Has lost his smile and declares that he is tired of life!A lady teacher single 47 years of age, reports all her body parts are aching, digestion upset and loss of interest in work and duty. Throbbing headaches along with a burning sensation in lower belly (pelvis) and distasteful dreams at night make her miserable. Pain killers and vitamins don't help. She attributes her illness to God's punishment because as she said she lived an independent kind of life. The above are examples of advanced suffering. Between these and near- normalcy innumerable shades and degrees of sadness, tension and worry afflict the masses and their suffering goes un-noticed and uncorrected. This book shows what the author has seen of life in himself and in thousands others and suggests how to correct one's mental life and how to stay happier and healthier.