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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,...
feeling like a fraud
Imposter Syndrome at Work: Why Do I Feel Like a Fraud?
She got the promotion on a Tuesday and opened a note titled "all the things I still don't know how to do." Why the...
Ageing & Loneliness
Caring for Ageing Parents Is Breaking Me. That's Allowed
You love your parent. Some days you also cannot stand being the one who takes care of them. Psychologist Vidhi Naik on why that...
burnout
Why Do I Feel Guilty For Still Having My Job?
Your team got cut and you did not, and the relief lasted about four minutes before the guilt moved in. There is a name...
downsizing mental health
What Do Layoffs Do to the People Who Stay?
The all hands ended at 11. By 12:30 the badges had stopped working and a third of the floor had gone. She stayed, and...
bystander effect
Why the News Doesn't Shock You Anymore (And Why That's Worth Paying Attention To)
News desensitisation is what happens when repeated exposure to violence, crisis, and suffering leaves us numb instead of shocked. This piece explores compassion fatigue,...
anger and therapy
Why Your Anger Is Not the Problem (What's Underneath It Is)
Women’s anger is often misunderstood as the problem, when it is usually protecting something softer underneath. This blog explores why Indian women suppress anger,...
AI and loneliness
I'm a Therapist. Here's What I Actually Think About AI Emotional Support.
AI emotional support can help people name feelings, organise thoughts, and prepare for therapy. But when used as a substitute for human care, it...
emotional exhaustion
Why Good Nights Still Leave You Running on Empty
Post-social exhaustion can happen even after a genuinely good night. This piece explores why laughter, warmth, and connection can still leave you feeling oddly...
Bridgerton and women’s expectations
What I Noticed When I Watched Bridgerton the Second Time
Bridgerton and women’s expectations become clearer on a second watch. Beneath the gowns and romance, the series reveals how women resist, adapt, protect, and...
body image India
What the Body Keeps Score Of (That Has Nothing to Do with the Gym)
Body shame and food guilt are rarely just about appearance. They often carry older beliefs about discipline, control, identity, and whether we feel acceptable....
boundary
Why Sitting Is a Radical Act of Self-Love
Sitting with anger instead of explaining it away can be a radical act of self-love. This reflective psychology-grounded essay explores why turning toward discomfort...