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

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#ThoughtQuo: Do I Have Internalised Fatphobia? |Moving to Body Positivity|

Tired of comments about your body? This excerpt explores body positivity. The author describes how unwanted remarks triggered shame and a negative self-image. They acknowledge how societal pressure creates a disconnect from our bodies. Body positivity...

Translation missing: en.by Hello From The Thought Co. ·Nov 2, 2023 ·3 min read

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#Opinion: I Watched Kal Ho Na Ho As A Therapist And Had A Lot Of Thoughts

As a therapist, watching Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2023 felt less nostalgic and more like a case study in toxic relationships. This piece...

Nov 1, 2023 ·8 min

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...

May 24, 2023 ·4 min

Anxiety

Unconditional Love ≠ Unconditional Tolerance |Does Love With Boundaries Exist|

This excerpt challenges the idea of unconditional love in relationships. While the concept is admirable, it can be confused with tolerance. True love involves...

Mar 2, 2022 ·4 min