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Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.
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emotional awareness
I Watched Voicemails for Isabelle And had Questions for Myself
Why do we overanalyse our emotions instead of simply feeling them? Through a personal reflection sparked by Voicemails for Isabelle, this article explores intellectualisation,...
psychology of change
A Spotify Playlist for Every Stage of Change (Yes, Even Relapse)
A Spotify playlist for every stage of change, this blog uses the Transtheoretical Model to explore denial, contemplation, action, maintenance, and relapse with humour,...
Change
Therapy Won't Fix You—And That's Exactly the Point PS: But yes, it Will Transform You
Most people walk into therapy with a fix-me list—hoping for answers. But true transformation comes from sitting with your emotions, asking why, and learning...
56 Week Journaling
Reflective Journaling: Why Writing Heals and How to Begin
Writing is not about performance—it’s about presence. Rooted in expressive writing research, this is your invitation to let the page hold what you’re not...
Affect Labeling
Emotional Check-ins: How Naming Your Feelings Calms Your Nervous System
Naming your emotions isn’t self-indulgent—it’s science. Emotional check-ins activate the thinking brain, reduce reactivity, and build inner safety. Start here.
Healthy Relationships
Moving for Love, Losing Yourself—and Finding You Again
When Priya moved to Mumbai for her husband’s job, she didn’t expect to feel so lost. But loneliness, identity shifts, and new beginnings came...
acceptance
Questioning Existential Anxiety (So You Don't Question Yourself)
Ever stare in the mirror, toothbrush poised, and wonder, "What's the point?" That crushing weight of #ExistentialAnxiety, where daily tasks blur and life feels...
acceptance
#ThoughtQuo: Why Adult Friendships Require So Much Work
Childhood BFFs? College buddies? #AdultFriendships face a different reality. Responsibilities pull us apart, schedules clash, and distance grows. My "adulting" phase made me neglect...
acceptance
How I Met My Hair: Curly hair and self-love journey
My curly hair wasn't just hair, it was a battleground. Taunts like "noodles" and "bird's nest" echoed through my childhood, mirroring the societal pressure...
acceptance
#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...
Adulting
#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...