MENTAL HEALTH GUIDES, WRITTEN BY PSYCHOLOGISTS
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Essays, stories and reflections
Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.
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attachment and loneliness
Why the Most Capable People Often Feel the Most Alone
Loneliness can hide inside competence. In this essay, a psychologist traces how the most capable people often feel the most alone, shaped by early...
Ageing & Loneliness
Sorry, But Not Sorry: Why Parents Struggle to Apologize
This piece explores why parents struggle to apologize, how silent hurt and throwaway comments shape our self-worth, and what an honest sorry could change....
anxious attachment
The Real Reason You're Drawn to People Who Don't Choose You
If you’ve wondered why you’re drawn to people who don’t choose you, this piece unpacks the real drivers—nervous-system triggers, familiar chaos, scarcity, projection, and...
avoidance
When Did Looking After Myself Become Harder Than Looking After Everyone Else?
In the thick of grief, I noticed how looking after myself felt harder than caring for everyone else. Autopilot kindness masked avoidance, resentment, and...
boundary
The Truth About Taking Feedback Without Losing Your Mind
Feedback can feel like a personal attack—even when it’s meant to help. This blog explores how to navigate the discomfort of criticism without losing...
boundary
The Myth Around Superwomen: Why Women Feel They're Failing at Everything
We were told we could have it all—but no one warned us about the mental cost. This blog explores the hidden emotional toll of...