What this soup of human emotions brings out is a brilliant plot covering the most existential question of them all – "How to live in a world that doesn’t care a bit about lonely people?"
Best Movies of 2023 – The Holdovers
Are You Happy to Be an Introvert?
Is this a world of extroverts? You bet it is. Our society has always been wary of exceptions to so-called normal behavior and the proverbial nails that stick out. Although in the 21st century we have become a bit progressive and accepting of the fringe members of society like the LGBTQ community, we have a... Continue Reading →
Reality of Taking Antidepressants
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 →
8 Things Only People With Depression Will Understand
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 →
Every One of Us Has a Dopamine Problem
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 Simone Biles Effect: Mental Health Vs. Workplace Competition
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 →
6 Ways to Succeed in a Ruthlessly Competitive World
Check if People are Worth your Time If you want people to know your worth, you yourself should know it first. Based on your assessment of your personality, you need to gauge if a person deserves to be taken seriously or not. If they are not deserving of yoru time, don't waste time and energy... Continue Reading →
6 Ways to Help Someone with Social Anxiety
Don't think Social Anxiety is Abnormal Social Anxiety Disorder is a subclass of an all-encompassing mental disorder called Anxiety Disorder. People most often confuse it with having normal stage fright or becoming nervous in social situations. While social anxiety constitutes all that, it is much more than what it seems to be. Having some anxiety... Continue Reading →
Sushant Singh Rajput: The Ultimate Complex Personality
The year 2020, after taking away legends like Rishi Kapoor and Irfan Khan, has taken away another gem of Bollywood, Sushant Singh Rajput. I have seen many news pieces and posts on social media about Sushant Singh Rajput and how he was in his personal life. Some are saying he was quite reserved and a... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus: Taking Care of your Mental Health in Lockdown
Bring Back Hobbies Catch up on those long-forgotten hobbies that once gave you happiness, but had to be left behind because of lack of time. You may have grown out of gully cricket, playing cards, or that simple game of ludo, but they have not grown out of you. To maintain your mental balance and... Continue Reading →
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