“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Shakespeare Human beings are constantly having an inner dialogue that is subtle but incredibly powerful that frequently goes unnoticed yet has the power to influence our attitudes, behaviours, and ultimately, our lives. This dialogue can begin by giving a narrative we hold about …
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“I have become a housewife and there is no better job.” Celine Dion Are you a tireless worker making sure you take into consideration all the needs of family members? Do you find yourself exhausted by the end of your day and are constantly depressed in the mood? Do you feel depressed about your self-worth …
Although break-ups can be really tough to get over, but they don’t have to leave you broken. For some people breaking up might feel as though their world has turned upside down and things can never be back to normal again and others can feel relief after a breakup. If you are bitter or relieved …
“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, …
Breakup is the most painful phase of your life. Nobody wants a breakup as people thrive on love. At times, some situations lead to a breakup – and you have no choice but to deal with it. Besides, it hurts to tell the person that you won’t be with the person anymore. Even though most …
Or are you just controlling and need to respect your child’s boundaries? On the afternoon of July, 2021, I officially graduated from my Masters in Clinical Psychology course. To commemorate this milestone, I posted a heartfelt status on my WhatsApp conveying my feelings about my college and my course. My father saw my status and …
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Loneliness Meaning Loneliness is a complex emotion – as there is no single cause for the feeling. Besides, what exactly leads to loneliness is unknown. But it is a damaging state of mind – that can affect your health and well-being. Loneliness is the perception of social isolation or the subjective feeling of being lonely.1 …
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Meaning OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects your mind – causing unwanted sensations or thoughts. It urges you to do an action repeatedly. Most people suffer from compulsion and obsession in OCD. It can start with a simple thought that can drive people to do something again – and again. These …
Mental illness is something that people like to hide under the sheath. Even if someone feels depressed – they don’t speak out and go into incognito mode. Mental illness or depression is not something to be embarrassed about – it is something people need to talk about. During bouts of depression, you might feel miserable …
How many times has it happened that you want to be helpful to a distressed friend and you end up saying…“relax, look at the bright side.”? A number of times, I am sure. We all have, at some point in life tried to make people see positive when they are feeling like they are going …
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