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Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.
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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...
being a therapist
What Your Therapist Doesn’t Want You to Know (But Should)
What your therapist doesn’t want you to know: they struggle too. Behind the calm exterior lies self-doubt, fear, and courage. This piece reveals why...
appetite control
A Therapist’s Honest Take: What Weight Loss Drugs Really Do to Your Mind
Weight loss drugs like Mounjaro quiet food noise—but also awaken buried emotions. This therapist’s perspective reveals how hunger, stigma, and survival stories intertwine with...
Why Your Brain Hates Change (And How to Make Peace With It)
Why does your brain resist change, even when it’s good for you? This blog explores the psychology behind fear of change, how old survival...
attachment
Grief Doesn’t Work on Deadlines: A Therapist’s Guide to Feeling Your Feelings
Grief doesn’t work on deadlines. This therapist’s guide shows what healthy grief actually looks like, why society’s “be strong” script fails, and how giving...