Hi! I am Kritika Goyal. I am an Artist, an Illustrator, a Doodler and a Video Editor from Delhi, India.

I did my Arts and Animation Course from Arena Animation, Delhi and then went on to study Film Direction from I.C.E, Balaji Telefilms, Mumbai.

I have worked as an Illustrator, Video Editor, Pre-production artist, Graphic Artist and Storyboard Artist. Along with working as a full-time employee, I went on to making short films to enhance my learning and skills.

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Not All Pain Is Visible!

Some pains are visible.
But the ones that aren’t?
They’re the hardest to explain — and often the most misunderstood.

For months, I’ve been navigating a health journey that no one could see, but it has deeply changed how I feel, move, think, and live.

Unsure! Confused! Whether to share or not. And YES I am…sharing it.
It’s for awareness, truth, and maybe for someone out there who is silently struggling too.

When the Invisible Becomes Loud

I experienced:

  • Severe jaw, ear, and temple pain
  • Sharp, unbearable headaches
  • Numbness and tingling in fingers, Muscle spasms
  • Weakness and pain in both arms
  • Memory lapses, confusion, panic
  • Episodes of dizziness and unexplained fatigue

To others, on the outside, I looked “fine.”
But inside, I was breaking.
I couldn’t laugh, cry, talk, enjoy, or even move my neck without pain.
It was scary.

Diagnosis Wasn’t Easy

I went from one doctor to another — most said:

“Take painkillers.”
“It’s stress.”
“Do some exercises. You’ll be fine.”

But I knew something was wrong.
I wasn’t just anxious — I was hurting every single day.
Sleeping hurt. Even touching my face, head, or turning my neck felt like a nerve was being pulled tight from the inside.

What Was Actually Happening (Medically and Physically)!

My X-ray revealed that my cervical spine had straightened unnaturally, with bone spurs pressing against my nerves.

The first person to truly take this seriously was my dentist.
After listening to all my symptoms and examining the reports, he calmly said:

“We need an MRI, including the left side and brain.”

That hit hard!
But it also gave me relief — finally, someone understood something deeper was going on.

Before going ahead with the MRI, we chose to try an integrated healing path:
Acupressure and Acupuncture.

The Healing Path

My therapist explained how the nerves connected to my brain, jaw, ears, arms, and spine were under strain.
He said:

“Your nerves have weakened over time. Even a slight trigger and touch can now cause intense pain.”

Since then, I’ve been undergoing:

  • Acupressure & Acupuncture
  • Magnetic and Color Therapy
  • Postural correction & lifestyle changes

I’m not fully healed yet. Some days I still wake up with pain.
Sometimes I forget words. I feel blank. I feel slow.

But healing isn’t just about medicine.
It’s about listening, honoring your limits, and changing how you sit, sleep, think, and treat yourself.

Above all, healing is about believing you can get better.

What I’ve Learned

This journey taught me things people rarely speak about:

  • Not all pain is visible
  • Anything can happen at any time — so LIVE
  • Healing is not linear or fast
  • And even when no one understands, you must keep going anyway

I’ve learned to respect my body.
To pause.
To stop proving myself and start healing myself.

What I Want People To Understand

If someone says they’re in pain, believe them.
Even if they look okay.
Even if their medical reports are “normal.”

The most dangerous damage is often the one you can’t see.

So be kind. Be patient.
And never underestimate what chronic nerve pain or invisible illness can do to a person.

I’m Still Healing — But I’m Still Here

I’m grateful for my art — it’s the only thing that’s kept me sane.
And I’m thankful for the few people who truly stood by me, even when I couldn’t explain anything.

So if you’re reading this, and you’re struggling, let this be your reminder:
You matter.
Your pain is real.
You’re stronger than you think.

Stay kind to yourself and keep smiling.

Thank you so much for reading.

Lots of Love,

Thoughtpotarts


Enjoy Your Failures !

WHAT IS FAILURE ?

“It’s just a push to move forward.”

WHAT IS DISAPPOINTMENT ?

It’s why you get that push.”

A series of disappointments and failures has shaped my journey.

From abandoning sports and art in school to focus on academics, to working diligently as an employee only to be exploited, leave, and remain unpaid, I’ve experienced my fair share.

Sound familiar?

I’m sure many of you are silently nodding, or perhaps thinking, ‘Not exactly, but I can relate.

It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions: anger, frustration, and even fleeting thoughts of revenge (though I’m not one to act on them). But I always end up calming down, believing everything happens for a reason, and trying to find that reason so I can move on.

I gave up sports, but now I work out a lot. For art, I joined the art society in college, and now I’m an artist, video editor, and storyteller. After being an employee, I’ve been my own boss for nearly two years.

But, when things start going well, another disappointment shows up.

Recently, I had my usual events and exhibitions, and they were going great (check my last blog). Then, I joined another event, and I was excited about getting noticed and trying something new.

But, you know, disappointment shows up to give you that push.

This two-day event became my lesson.

Day one was a disaster!

Everything felt wrong: the weather, the event, my stall, the people, my mood, everything! I felt angry, frustrated, and anxious.

But, I’m kind of stubborn about finding the reason behind things. So, instead of succumbing to these emotions, I decided to approach day two with a fresh perspective.

I told myself, “Whatever happens, I’m staying calm and enjoying the day.

And you know what?

Day two was much better! While my stall didn’t meet my expectations, the event ended on a peaceful note.

I’m sharing this because I learned some things about dealing with failure.

So as a friend, here’s some advice from me to you:

  • A calm mind is like a magnet. If you stay calm, you’ll see things differently.
  • A stressed-out brain is friends with fear. It brings all the negative feelings.
  • Worrying too much about results is tiring. Just do your best and let go of the rest.
  • Stop expecting so much and start experiencing more. You can control your effort, not the outcome.

These are the lessons from my last event. It feels like déjà vu, as I often find myself battling negative emotions until my overthinking brain intervenes, steering me back to sanity.

Hope you enjoy your failures and keep moving forward.

Cheers!

Thank you so much for reading.

Lots of Love,

Thoughtpotarts


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