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Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.

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Why Do I Rehearse Conversations Before They Happen
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Why Do I Rehearse Conversations Before They Happen

You run the family lunch in your head three days early, drafting answers to questions nobody has asked yet. There is a name for that, and it is not preparation.

Translation missing: en.by Hello From The Thought Co. ·Aug 23, 2026 ·3 min read
Why I Make A Plan B For Everything
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Why I Make A Plan B For Everything

You are not being negative. You are bracing. There is a name for the reflex to have a backup plan for everything, and being...

Jul 12, 2026 ·3 min