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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 →
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 →
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 →
Being Anxious is Normal The state of being anxious is a common as well as a normal human mechanism that has been in existence since Homo Sapiens came into being. Anxiety allows us to function better, combining our primal needs with psychological benefits to give us a two-pronged reward for indulging in basic survival mechanisms.... Continue Reading →
The other day a friend of mine asked me why I write. Torn between many responses, I asked her a question after some time, "Why do you love trekking?" Almost instantly, with a seemingly rehearsed tone, she told me how much she loves to visit new places, and at the end of the day, how... Continue Reading →
Depression is Incurable The first thing that goes through a patient's mind when he gets diagnosed with a psychological ailment is that he will never be healthy again. As no end to the tunnel of darkness is visible, people dive deeper into their own despair with no hope of ever coming out. However, I want... Continue Reading →
Stop Judging The first thing you need to do is stop judging a depressed person, and stop coaching them how positive thinking and going out can cure them. This point is actually more about you and less about them. See, Depression is a disease where you need to patiently listen to the patient and understand... Continue Reading →
I have no idea. I honestly don't. Let me clarify. When a person has a fever or a cold, he has a clear set of symptoms which either he or the people around him can diagnose accurately. After that, he can use some over-the-counter medicine or consult a physician to get better. The vital difference... Continue Reading →
It’s the 21st century; the age of information, the era of technology, and the time of the youth. Social media is on the rise, and actual human interaction is considered overrated and a waste of time. Today a person is judged not by his character or integrity but by the number of likes he has... Continue Reading →
It was a scary day, and a scary night followed. Different people might have different responses to being diagnosed with a disease like Depression. My first response was Denial. Well, typical of me, I guess. When the doctor said I had depression, my next question was, "Do I really need to take antidepressants?" I know... Continue Reading →
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