Introduction: Behind the White Coat For most Indians, the word "doctor" evokes reverence. They’re the first people we run to in times of pain. They work impossible hours, see us at our worst, and rarely flinch under pressure. But behind that white coat, behind the calm voice and hurried prescription, is a human being. Often…
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Why Language Matters More Than We Realise Mental health isn’t just about psychology. It’s about how we tell our stories — and language plays a quiet but powerful role in shaping those stories. You can’t always describe the heaviness in your chest with clinical words. Sometimes, the words you need live in your mother tongue…
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Introduction: The Rise of Online Therapy in India In the last decade, mental health awareness in India has gradually shifted from taboo to table-talk. Words like anxiety, therapy, stress, and counselling were once confined to textbooks and whispered conversations, if spoken at all. But now, they echo across classrooms, boardrooms, WhatsApp groups, and even family…
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If you often find yourself giving long-winded justifications for simple decisions, or apologizing excessively when you haven’t done anything wrong, you’re not alone. Overexplaining is a common behavior, and while it may seem harmless on the surface, it’s often a sign of deeper emotional habits, like anxiety, low self-esteem, or a long history of feeling…
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Emotions are what connect us to ourselves, others, and the world. But what happens when you feel... nothing? If you’ve been experiencing emotional numbness, you’re not alone—and more importantly, there are ways to manage it and feel again. This explores what emotional numbness really is, how to identify the symptoms, what causes it, and—most importantly—strategies…
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