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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Pop Culture
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...
attachment
Deconstructing Trauma Bonds: Understanding Why Smart People Stay in Bad Relationships
Trauma bonding isn’t about shared trauma—it’s about confusion disguised as love. This post explores how emotional highs and lows trap us in cycles of...
burnout out
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...
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...
Adulting Anxiety
Why Your Brain Goes Offline During Crisis (And How to Bring It Back)
When the world feels unsafe—whether due to war, unrest, or uncertainty—our brains go into threat mode. This blog explains why anxiety rises in times...
adulthood
The Uncomfortable Truth About Watching Your Parents Age
There’s a part of adulthood no one warns you about: watching your parents grow old while figuring out your own life. This blog explores...
Adult Friendships
You’re Social, But Still Lonely: Why Adult Friendships Don’t Always Fill the Void
You can be loved, even liked—and still feel lonely. This post explores why being social isn’t the same as being seen, and what we’re...
Academic Anxiety
Academic Anxiety in India: What It Is and Why It’s Getting Worse
In the quiet panic of late-night study sessions and the pressure-packed silence of exam halls, academic anxiety quietly takes root. This story-driven guide explores...
Alternate Live
The Lives We Didn’t Live: Why You’re Grieving the Alternate You
You’re not broken for wondering about the life you didn’t live. The grief of alternate paths is real — and worth tending to.
Guided Journaling | Structured Reflection for Emotional Clarity
Guided Journaling | Structured Reflection for Emotional Clarity – The Thought Co. Guided Journaling When your thoughts feel loud but unclear, writing can offer...
Mirror Regulation | Building Inner Safety Through Eye Contact
Mirror Regulation | Building Inner Safety Through Eye Contact – The Thought Co. Mirror Regulation Sometimes, the nervous system needs a witness. This tool...
Cognitive Distortions
Self-Talk Prompts | Rewire Your Inner Voice
Learn to shift your inner script from harsh to healing with psychologist-designed self-talk prompts. This isn’t toxic positivity—it’s emotional clarity.