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An Optimist's Guide To Tackling Loneliness : Addressing the Epidemic of Loneliness
A pervasive sense of loneliness hangs heavy in my therapy space. Clients, though not always vocal about it, seem to echo this sentiment....
ADHD
Why You Can't Replace Therapy With Running A Marathon |Running: A Tool, Not a Solution|
I began running in 2012, fueled by spite after being body-shamed. It became my happy place, a way to manage stress. But over time,...
acceptance
Hectic Holiday Blues And How To Deal With Them : Recovery from Travel Emotional Exhaustion
After a perfect vacation, I felt strangely drained. Excitement and constant activity caught up to me, causing emotional exhaustion. It wasn't just physical tiredness,...
ADHD
Seniority At The Workplace: A Free Pass To F*ck Up? |Sexual Harassment at Work|
Seniority shouldn't shield perpetrators of sexual harassment at work. Many cases go unreported due to power imbalances and fear of losing a job. Companies...
ADHD
Coming Out In India Is A Revolving Door
Coming out as gay in India wasn't the walk in the park I expected from movies. Society seemed narrow-minded, and I braced for a...
ADHD
Is Love Really That Blind? |Red Flags in Relationships|
We crave connection, and loneliness whispers doubts about our worth. But is love enough? Sometimes, to avoid being alone, we ignore red flags. We...
ADHD
When Does Self-Awareness Turn Sour? |How To Cultivate Compassionate Self Awareness|
Alia prided herself on self-awareness, but her self-criticism became overwhelming. This highlights how self-awareness can morph into a harsh inner critic. The key is...
ADHD
What My Leg Fracture Taught Me About Guilt And Helplessness
A fractured leg left me bedridden and enveloped in guilt and helplessness. Every time I needed help, I felt like a burden, despite working...
acceptance
What ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’ Tells Us About Mothers |How Family System Influence Us|
Everything Everywhere All At Once reveals how mothers and daughters often love each other in mismatched languages. Through Evelyn and Joy, the film shows...
acceptance
Why Attention Seeking Is The Defining Need Of Our Times
Society frowns on attention seeking, but this blog argues it's natural. We cry to signal distress, a basic attention-seeking behavior. Ignoring someone seeking attention...
ADHD
The Important Role of Culture in Therapy
The pressure to study mental health abroad ignores the role of culture. Therapy needs to consider caste, class, religion, and other social factors that...
Anxiety
Why So Serious? - Anxiety and Dread of Not Lightening Up
Being told “why are you so serious?” can feel confusing and strangely personal. This piece explores why certain people develop a serious exterior, how...