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How Do Antidepressants Work? There are many types of antidepressants used by doctors that are divided into a handful of categories. The most common ones are called SSRIs. SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors work by stopping the re-uptake or removal of Serotonin -the happiness hormone- from the neural junctions. This essentially increases the feeling... Continue Reading →
Stress & Depression Are Different Stress is short term and depression is long-term. When the trigger causing stress goes away, stress also naturally ebbs away. However, depression is not because of a particular reason or trigger. It’s the result of continuous and long-term mental fatigue. It takes time and effort to get rid of depression.... Continue Reading →
The world is changing and our bodies are changing with it. The industrial revolution has given birth to fast transportation and factories, while technology has brought far-flung places of the globe closer to us. The seasons change, fruits ripen and fall off, and the earth becomes warmer by the day. But some things never change.... Continue Reading →
The Times Have Changed I don't believe I have to say this but this is the 21st century. And, it’s high time people stop believing in the myth that morning is the only time for working. It was logical for our ancestors to complete their daily chores and livelihood duties in the daytime because it... Continue Reading →
Before you lose your mind and start screaming, let me acknowledge the elephant in the room. I know you’re not an athlete. You couldn’t be even if you wanted to because you’re stuck in a corporate job, too busy rotating on a non-ergonomic chair in your small-as-matchbox cubicle. We all are stuck somewhere, if you... Continue Reading →
Uncertainty of the Next Moment The COVID-19 pandemic has made us sitting ducks and forced us to stay in our homes for the past two and a half years without any contact with the outside world. It has pushed the current medical facilities as well as the human psyche to their respective limits without any... Continue Reading →
Access to digital tools and services is gradually becoming a norm. Internet of things, Artificial Intelligence, and mobile apps have become household names. The COVID-19 pandemic has quickened the pace of this transition taking us from a physically oriented world to a more digital one. From cab booking and food ordering, all the way to... Continue Reading →
I recently had a really unfortunate incident at the office where a colleague of ours just burst out at everyone. The person in question was in a quite senior position which further intensified his problematic behavior. As a person climbs up the corporate ladder he is expected to be more calm, composed, and most importantly... Continue Reading →
Corona KaalLockdownAnother LockdownCoronavirus Who would've thought that instead of Kim Kardashian's married life and Bengal elections, these keywords would be trending for a better part of 2020 and perhaps 2021 also? COVID-19 has brought the world to heel and the animalistic side of humans out in the open. For the past one and a half... Continue Reading →
Meditation I can’t overstate the fact that meditation is a perfect respite for your body, mind, and soul. If done correctly meditation allows you to put a stop to all the negative thoughts in your mind inherently putting a stop to the incessant anxiety. After all, it is the cyclic overthinking that keeps us plunged... Continue Reading →
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