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Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.
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body image and weight
"You've Put On Weight, Haven't You?" And Other Things That Ruin Festivals
Festivals are meant to be joyful, but hurtful family comments during festivals about your weight, career or timelines can turn them into something you...
change and transition
Why "Who Am I?" Is the Hardest Question You'll Ever Sit With
When you’re asked ‘Who am I?’, do you freeze or fumble? This piece sits with that discomfort—identity shifts, self-judgment, and the fear of being...
assumptions assumptions that shape our lives cognitive bias confirmation bias mental health relationships gender and work emotional safety self-awareness therapy reflections
Why We're All Asses: Understanding the Assumptions That Shape Our Lives
This blog unpacks the hidden power of the assumptions that shape our lives—from gender and work to love, safety and self-worth. Through therapy stories...
burnout women
The Unspoken Cost of Being a "Good Woman" (And Why I'm Done Paying It)
This blog explores the invisible cost of being a “good woman” in Indian families—the emotional labor, the inherited exhaustion, and the quiet expectations that...
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...
being a therapist
The Messy Truth About Being a Therapist (From Someone Just Starting Out)
Being a therapist isn’t about perfect answers; it’s about presence. This candid piece from a new therapist explores imposter feelings, boundaries, awkward silences, and...
burnout
That Next Vacation Won't Fix This (And That's Okay) The Breaks We Think We Need vs. The Rest We Actually Deserve
A vacation won’t fix burnout—at least not the kind driven by urgency and self-comparison. This piece explores the gap between escape and real rest,...
anger after birth
Postpartum Rage Is Real
She had thrown her handbag against the door. The baby was, mercifully, asleep in the next room. A clinical psychologist on postpartum rage, the...
Anxiety
Gaslighting Isn't in Your Head—It's in the Pattern
Gaslighting isn’t in your head—it’s in the pattern. This article explores how gaslighting erodes self-trust, how trauma bonds keep you stuck, and why healing...
attachment
Why “Moving On” From Grief Is the Wrong Goal
Grief isn’t about forgetting or “moving on.” It’s a neurological and emotional process where your brain learns to live with absence while holding love...
Adult Loneliness
We're the Most Connected Generation Ever— So Why Do We Feel So Alone?
We’re the most connected generation ever, yet so many of us feel alone. Emotional overload, shame, and fear of vulnerability push us toward numbness...