New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Whenever we greet a person by asking, "How are you?", the other person may reply that they are fine. However, the truthful answer is often unheard or unseen. Decoding this reveals that people are culturally conditioned to reply, "I'm fine," even when they are not. Not all stress is visible. Most individuals silently struggle with their stressors. Stress doesn't always manifest as a panic attack or an overt breakdown; it can be hidden within an overachieving student, a successful businessperson, or a popular, smiling homemaker. Often, this invisible stress is masked by ambition, strict routines, intense passion, and especially a sense of responsibility.

Why do people conceal their struggles?

Individuals hide their st...