Dr Mathumathi Shanmugasundaram | Psychiatrist

You don’t have to be okay all the time to be doing okay. This World Mental Health Day 2026, I’m choosing to give myself grace, honour my feelings, and remember that resting is not falling behind. Healing takes time, and that’s okay. Your mind deserves the same care you give to everything else. #WorldMentalHealthDay2026 #MentalHealthMatters #ChooseYourself #BeKindToYourMind

What I Eat in a Day | Realistic, Balanced & Sustainable 🍽️🤍 A little peek into some of the foods I enjoy through the day — simple, home-style and protein-focused. 🌿 ☀️ Morning • Cumin water • amla with curry leaves juice • Homemade roasted seed mix 🍳 Breakfast • omelette • carrots with avacodo • Dosa • mosambi juice 🥜 Snacks • Peanut chikki • buttermilk 🍚 Lunch • Rice • Dal/curry • Vegetables • Eggs 🥜 Snacks • salad • green tea 🥗 Dinner • Dosa • Eggs • Sprouted green gram • Vegetables The idea isn’t to eat perfectly every single day. It’s about choosing nutritious foods, getting enough protein, enjoying what you eat and staying consistent. No extreme restrictions. No complicated recipes. Just food that fits into real life. And remember — what works for me may not be the right plan for you. Your nutritional needs depend on your body, goals, activity levels and health. If you’re looking to lose weight, get fitter or build healthier habits, fill out the form in their bio and use my code MATHU10 to get 10% OFF your weight-loss program. Follow @fitmomclub.co for more health & fitness tips! Save this post for some simple meal inspiration.

Another day, another celebration of creativity and sustainability! Had the opportunity to be part of the “Live Art from Waste – Competition 2026” by Kalpataru Trust, where creativity meets purpose. ♻️🎨 It was wonderful to witness how everyday waste can be transformed into something useful, beautiful and meaningful. Proud to be a part of yet another day of this inspiring initiative!

A special evening made even more memorable by being part of the 26th year of MAPS — a journey built on learning, collaboration and the spirit of psychiatry. Grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts on “Ketamine: Hype or Hope?” with such an engaging audience and to be part of this meaningful milestone. Some evenings are more than just a talk — they become memories.

A refreshing change from my usual routine! Had the wonderful opportunity to be a judge at Kalpataru Trust’s “Live Art from Waste” competition. Loved every minute of being around such talented and inspiring participants. Grateful for this beautiful experience and the opportunity to do something different!

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A little sunshine, a little Japan, and a lot of beautiful memories. Outfit @odhanon.in

நீங்களும் விஜய் ஆகலாம்

First solo trip, soft chaos turned into something beautiful ✨ Jaipur wrapped me in color, calm, and a little bit of courage @citypalacejaipur @poonghuzhalii.in

நான் ஏன் vote போடணும்?

ஏன் இப்போலாம் நிறையா குடிக்கிறேன் ?!

இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்! ✨ keeladi_museum

A brief glimpse from my talk at Dinamalar Vazhikaati—moments like these remind me why I love what I do.

Dinamalar Vazhikatti continues… Empowering young minds to choose not just a course, but a meaningful career path…. 📍 Salem 📅 28/03/2026 @ahanahospitals_official @dinamalardaily

Growing quietly, evolving mindfully. Saree @mangalagiricottons

Learning to appreciate where I am while working towards where I want to be. Saree @house_of_thansha Jewellery @silvercanvasbyarnav

Another city, more dreams, endless possibilities✨ Journey continues at Dinamalar Vazhikatti 2026 📍 Coimbatore 🗓️ 27th March 2026 @dinamalardaily

Sometimes, all you need is someone who truly listens. 💬 Speak2Us is a free mental health helpline here for you — offering a safe space to talk, share, and feel heard. You’re not alone in what you’re going through. 📞 Call anytime between 9 AM – 6 PM Because your mental health matters, every single day.

Helping students choose not just a course, but a direction in life. Every conversation, every question, and every moment on stage reminded me how important the right guidance is at the right time. Grateful to be part of Dinamalar Vazhikatti and to contribute to shaping young futures. 📍 Madurai 🗓️ 29th March 2026 @dinamalardaily Saree @mangalagiricottons

Wonderful session at @suryanfm today. Always happy to share insights and have meaningful conversations that can make a difference. @suryanfm @ahanahospitals_official

Some things improve when we give them attention. Some things improve when we give them space. Do you tend to analyze situations for a long time?

I’ll say it a million times — Financial independence is the real empowerment. Happy Women’s Day. 👑

Overthinking இருக்கா ?! இத try பண்ணுங்க.

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Healthy eating isn’t about fancy recipes or extreme diets. It’s about simple plates, balanced combinations, and consistency. These are just normal home meals — made smarter. Thank you @fitmomclub.co for teaching me that health can be practical, sustainable, and this simple. 💛 If you're looking for a healthy transformation, follow @fitmomclub.co , fill the form in their bio & use my code MATHU10 for 10% off your transformation program.

Exam series #3 Do I have exam anxiety ?? ?

Love is a beautiful thing. But so is being whole on your own. Relationship status is not a measure of your worth. You can be single and deeply fulfilled. You can be in love and emotionally secure. When love feels peaceful, supportive, and safe — that’s when it’s real. So today, celebrate love in all its forms. Romantic love. Self-love. Growth. Peace. What truly matters is this: Are you happy? Are you at peace? Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with genuine love and emotional well-being 🤍 #HealthyLove #ValentinesDay #EmotionalWellbeing #PeacefulRelationships #SelfWorth

Exam series # 2 Revision எப்படி பண்ணணும்?

Exam series # 1 படிச்சது எல்லாம் மறக்குதா? - இதைப் பண்ணுங்க.

இனிய பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துகள்!!!

The right way to handle a breakup

Why do women talk a lot? 🤔💬 Is it really talking too much… or is it how emotions are processed, stress is released, and connection is built? 🧠 Sometimes, talking is thinking out loud. Sometimes, it’s healing. Sometimes, it’s just wanting to be heard. Watch the reel till the end 👀

“அறிவை வளர்த்து… அன்பால் வழிநடத்துவோம்.” 🌱 Education is not just about lessons, it’s about listening, understanding, and leading with empathy. A truly meaningful initiative by Madurai Corporation for the teachers of corporation schools. Grateful and honoured to be part of this journey as a speaker. 🤍 📍 Tamukkam Convention Center 📅 24th December When teachers are empowered with compassion, they shape not just minds—but lives. @ahanahospitals_official @chellamuthutrust @mscthappyschooling corporationofmadurai

Google maps doesn’t yell when you take a wrong turn. It recalculates. What if you did the same? ✨ Pause. Adjust. Continue. 💬 Ever had a “detour” that taught you something? Dr Mathumathi Shanmugasundaram | psychiatrist |mental health matters

This is where most relationships slowly break… 👀 Dr Mathumathi Shanmugasundaram | psychiatrist |mental health matters

We’re constantly told to keep going, but rarely taught how to pause without guilt. The mind doesn’t recover just by resting the body — it recovers when it feels safe enough to slow down. Sometimes that safety comes from quiet places, soft moments, and choosing presence over pressure. This wasn’t about escaping life. It was about reminding myself that not every pause means falling behind. Some pauses help us return stronger, clearer, and calmer ❤️ 👉Do you allow yourself to pause without guilt?

சரக்கடிக்கறதுக்கு “NO” சொல்றது எப்படி??? Dr Mathumathi Shanmugasundaram | psychiatrist |mental health matters

❌ Good Touch❌ Bad Touch ✅ Don’t Touch Dr Mathumathi Shanmugasundaram | psychiatrist |mental health matters

Tips to reduce stress at work place Workplace stress is real — but manageable. These quick tips can protect your mind, energy, and focus. 👉 Your turn — what stresses you the most at work? Comment below. Dr Mathumathi Shanmugasundaram | psychiatrist |mental health matters

அடிக்கடி மறந்துபோகுதா?!

“Men don’t talk about their feelings… not because they don’t feel, but because no one ever made it safe.” Happy Men’s Day To the men who act fine but aren’t… who smile with pressure behind their eyes… who hold families, friendships, and responsibilities together — You deserve help, rest, softness, and space. Let’s normalise checking in on our men, celebrating their emotions, and giving them permission to be human. Today’s reminder: Men’s mental health isn’t optional. It’s essential.

குடிக்க ஆரம்பிச்சா ஏன் என்னால நிறுத்த முடியல ??? Saree @rajmahal_official Neckpiece @_thulika_

Sometimes it’s not the world that exhausts you — it’s your own expectations. The silent pressure to have it all figured out, to always be strong, to never show confusion. But the truth is — you can be capable and confused. You can be healing and unsure. You can be a work in progress and still be proud. 💭 What’s one expectation you’re learning to release? Saree @mangalagiricottons

Never take decisions when you’re emotional ! Saree @mangalagiricottons

குழந்தைகள் முன்னாடி அடிக்கடி சண்ட போடுவீங்களா ???

Not every decision needs to make sense to others — it just needs to feel right within. ♥️ #FollowYourHeart

Why do we like someone ?

Be the example you want children to follow.

#kalaignartv #vazhthukattuvom #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters🧠 #drmathumathi #psychiatrist Saree @merakibysindhu