2011 to 2012 was supposed to be my final year of IT engineering. But given that I had repeatedly failed to clear engineering maths III, a second-year subject, that was not the case. In other words, I failed in the academic year I was supposed to graduate. While I was no topper, I had always …
Photo by Olya Kobruseva from Pexels “I wish people could understand that the brain is the most important organ of our body. Just because you can’t see mental illness like you could see a broken bone, doesn’t mean it’s not as detrimental or devastating to a family or an individual.” — Demi Lovato With the increase in awareness …
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Just like boundaries, and self-care, toxic is a very popular word these days. It’s so popular that it is often used in the wrong context. It takes a lot for someone to be classified as toxic. But the way people use it, it seems like the world is chock-full of toxic people. As if! One …
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When you think of an effective parent, what characteristics come to mind? You probably envision someone loving, patient, and kind. But research shows that there are many other qualities in the most outstanding parents. The following 20 characteristics are hallmarks of excellent parenting: 1) They set clear expectations for their children. Children who know what …
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The holidays are stressful for a lot of people, especially for those of us with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD. I know this because I have these issues and feel worse during this time of the year. And of course, the pandemic has made things worse in general. People have lost loved …
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Couples therapy is not only for couples experiencing conflicts, it can also help couples know each other better in a safe space. It is helpful for people at all stages of their relationship, irrespective of their socio-cultural backgrounds and identities. Let’s explore some common problems that it helps resolve. 1. Lack of communication This does …
Be honest: you thought the title ‘men with daddy issues’ is a joke, didn’t you? Why? Whenever we talk about daddy issues, it is always with reference to females. It is never even implied that males can have them. This is messed up because of course, men with daddy issues are just as real as …
Photo by rajat sarki on Unsplash What do nosy neighbors, news-hungry media moguls, and shrewd office peons have in common? All of them are masters in the art of gossiping. Honestly, all of us indulge in this fun, seemingly harmless activity at times. It seems harmless because we assume that the person in question will …
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Photo by Taras Chernus on Unsplash Everyone who follows mental health topics online has heard of the term ‘boundaries’. Unfortunately, like many popular mental health terms, it is grossly misused. That’s the reason why many people I know are: a) setting rigid, abusive, or unhealthy boundaries (narcissists are great at doing this to manipulate their …
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Trauma has percolated right down to my soul. It’s the part of me that makes me cold. Trust issues and cynicism enchain my mind. This jaded girl pushes away everyone in her life. The pills I take only numb my pain. The damage you did will never go away. Trauma will stay no matter what …
