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A Therapist’s Guide To Surviving Watching Bigg Boss
As a therapist, watching Bigg Boss has morphed from guilty pleasure to ethical concern. This season's spotlight on a young contestant and her scrutinized...
The Truth About Why The Festive Season Makes You Feel All Those Feelings-collective loneliness
Festivities: joy for some, but for many, "collective loneliness." City life weakens traditional connections, leaving people feeling adrift. This isolation harms mental health. Religion...
Why I Think Working With Trauma is Like Baking A Croissant - Understanding Trauma Complexity
Understanding trauma complexities is akin to mastering the intricate art of baking. Just as precision is crucial in crafting the perfect bread, trauma seeps...
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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...
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#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...
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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...
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#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...
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How A 300 piece Jigsaw Puzzle Help Me Find My Flow State and The Power of Presence
One restless Saturday night, I sought solace in an unlikely activity - a forgotten 300-piece puzzle. What began as a means to escape my...
How I Overcame My Hypochondria: What No One Tells You About Living with Health Anxiety
Waking up in a cold sweat, convinced of a serious illness, I, like many others, fell prey to health anxiety. Googling symptoms only fueled...
How To Tell If It's Love Or Love Bombing in Relationships
Love bombing, a manipulative tactic disguised as affection, can leave you confused and trapped. Initially, it feels euphoric - excessive gifts, compliments, and attention create...
#TheThoughtQuo: Even Siblings May Experience Different Parents
Imagine two siblings, sharing the same roof yet charting vastly different courses in life. While genetics play a role, research reveals hidden forces shaping...
Gender representation in Psychology: Beyond the Female Majority In India
In India, the field of psychology boasts a female majority, yet our survey uncovered a troubling disconnect within the community. Despite the abundance of...