“Not that I hate my body. There are just parts of it that aren’t what they should be.” We are aware that we are either a woman or a man through birth, and we feel this way. How did we come to recognize it? What happens if someone is able to feel the same way …
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“Adolescence is a time of self-discovery. But discovery doesn’t have to mean defiance.” If you’re reading this article, then, you might be having a tough time dealing with your teenager. Counsellors receive many inquiries regarding teenage outbursts and the inability of parents in dealing with these issues. The age of a teen begins at 13 …
Motherhood is the most blissful experience for any woman. The happiest moment to cherish with the newborn and family. But motherhood comes with its own set of woes and blues. The responsibility of the baby, hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and physical condition disrupts the normal life of the new mom. All of these lead to …
Understanding India’s sunrise mental health landscape The 2022 World Mental Health Day theme is ‘Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority’. It provides us with an opportunity to re-kindle our efforts to make the world a better place. World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time on 10 October 1992. …
“Suicide isn’t cowardly. I’ll tell you what’s cowardly; treating people so badly that they want to end their lives.” Ashley Purdy We have seen breaking news, celebrity news of successful socialites, and numerous famous people who committed suicide. We also see whenever the exam results are announced, there is news about students who took their …
“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” Dolly Parton, Singer After the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting is the latest trend in the workforce and human resource circles. Up until three years ago, the population was busy working, not paying attention to their families or personal lives. In a …
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Let’s start with reading a short fairytale love story which gives us a perfect example of what gaslighting is. Trying to collect the perspective of the gaslighter and victim both this short story may help you recognise what gaslighting is. “He made little digs at my appearance all the time, and he shattered my once …
“Fall In Love With Yourself, With Life, And Then With Whoever You Want” Frieda Kahlo We have heard about Monogamy (single life partner), Bigamy (two partners), and Polygamy (multiple partners) marriages which have been in existence since time immemorial. But Sologamy is the latest in-thing. There have been instances that you might have come across, …
What is Grief? Losing a loved one is heartbreaking — the grief you experience is a normal part of dealing with loss.1 There is no right or wrong definition or right or wrong way to deal with grief. It is a natural feeling which comes with the loss of someone close to you or you …
Have you ever experienced overinflated confidence in yourself, grandiose behaviour, a huge desire to be noticed, and admiration? Do you conceal your self-esteem issues with confidence levels that are higher and then become angry when you are confronted with criticism? Do you always feel the need to be noticed and respected by your colleagues? Is …