New Year Anxiety, Comparison, Resolutions & Substance Use – An Honest Mental Health Conversation Every January, I hear the same sentence in my clinic. “Doctor, sab log aage badh rahe hain… main hi peeche reh gaya hoon.” The New Year brings fireworks, reels, and resolutions. But for many Indians, it also brings quiet anxiety, self-doubt, …
Everyone Is Moving Ahead… Why Do I Still Feel Stuck in 2025? Read More »
What Is Impaired Judgment in Mania and Hypomania? One of the most confusing and painful things for families is this question: “If they are educated and intelligent, why can’t they see they are unwell?” The answer is impaired judgment. This is not stubbornness, ego, or denial on purpose. It is a core medical symptom of …
Why Patients in Hypomania Say ‘I’m Fine’—Even When They’re Not Read More »
A Psychiatrist’s Message to Patients and Families from Nagpur As a psychiatrist, one sentence I hear very often—especially during winter—is: “Doctor, they are not sleeping, fighting with everyone, but they say nothing is wrong.” Winter is usually associated with depression. But what many families don’t realize is that mania and hypomania can also flare up …
Does Winter Trigger Mania or Hypomania in Bipolar Disorder? Read More »
What Is Dementia? Dementia is not one disease. It is a group of conditions where the brain slowly loses its ability to: Remember Think clearly Communicate Make decisions Manage daily activities Over time, dementia affects behavior, emotions, mobility, bladder control, and personality. I often tell families in clinic: “Dementia is not just memory loss. It …
Dementia: Symptoms, Prognosis, and How Families Can Care Read More »
If you live with OCD, you already know this truth: The thoughts don’t ask for permission. They just appear. Sudden. Disturbing. Loud. Repetitive. And the worst part? They feel so real, even when you know they don’t match who you truly are. As a psychiatrist, one of the most painful things I see in OCD …
“Why Do These Thoughts Keep Coming?” — Understanding Negative Thoughts in OCD Read More »
