Dr. Rameez Shaikh

Dr. Rameez Shaikh (MBBS, MD, MIPS) is a consultant Psychiatrist, Sexologist & Psychotherapist in Nagpur and works at Mind & Mood Clinic. He believes that science-based treatment, encompassing spiritual, physical, and mental health, will provide you with the long-lasting knowledge and tool to find happiness and wholeness again. Dr. Rameez Shaikh, a dedicated psychiatrist , is a beacon of compassion and understanding in the realm of mental health. With a genuine passion for helping others, he combines his extensive knowledge and empathetic approach to create a supportive space for his patients.

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Why We Push People Away — and Then Panic When They Leave: The Fear of Abandonment and Fear of Engulfment

Introduction Have you ever found yourself clinging too tightly to someone you love — calling them again and again, just to feel close? Or maybe the opposite — you feel suffocated when someone gets too close, and you suddenly pull away? These are not just personality quirks. In psychiatry, we often call them the “twin …

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Why Mild Mental Disorders Can Be More Dangerous Than Severe Ones

Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s just mild anxiety” or “I’m only a little depressed”? Most people assume that mild mental disorders are not serious. They think, “If I can still go to work and smile in public, it can’t be that bad.” But here’s the catch — mild doesn’t mean harmless. As a …

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How to Predict a Divorce with 91 Percent Accuracy – John Gottman’s Research Explained

When I first came across John Gottman’s work, I’ll admit I was skeptical. How can someone possibly predict divorce with 91% accuracy? Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? But after years of working as a psychiatrist and counselor, sitting across couples in my clinic in Nagpur, I realized that human behavior often runs in patterns. And Gottman, …

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Rumination: When Thinking Too Much Becomes a Trap

What is Rumination? Have you ever caught yourself replaying the same thought over and over again? Maybe it’s a conversation with your boss, or a regret from the past, or even a “what if” scenario about the future. That’s rumination. In psychiatry, rumination means repeatedly going over thoughts or problems in a cycle, without reaching …

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The Subtle Harms of ChatGPT in Psychiatry That Nobody’s Talking About

Let me start with this — I’m not anti-technology. In fact, I’ve used ChatGPT myself for quick brainstorming and explaining complex concepts in simple words for patients. But… over the past year, I’ve started seeing something unusual in my clinic. Patients walking in with self-diagnoses that sound like they came straight from a robot. Intricate …

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