Every year on April 2nd, we observe World Autism Awareness Day—but honestly, awareness is just the beginning. What we really need is understanding, acceptance, and empathy. As a psychiatrist, I’ve often noticed that families don’t struggle because of autism itself—but because of confusion, stigma, and lack of guidance. Let’s talk about autism in a way …
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Intrusive thoughts are one of the most misunderstood experiences in mental health. Many people silently struggle with disturbing, unwanted thoughts and feel afraid to talk about them due to shame, guilt, or fear of being judged. In clinical practice, this pattern is often seen in a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) known as Pure O …
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Overthinking is often misunderstood as a sign of intelligence, awareness, or careful decision-making. Many people even take pride in being “deep thinkers.” But in clinical practice, overthinking is rarely helpful—it is mentally exhausting, emotionally draining, and often counterproductive. What starts as an attempt to gain clarity slowly turns into a cycle of confusion, doubt, and …
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What Is Suspiciousness? Suspiciousness is that quiet voice in your head that asks, “Can I really trust this?” It shows up in everyday life—when a deal seems too good to be true, when someone’s behavior feels slightly off, or when things just don’t add up. At its core, suspiciousness is a natural mental response designed …
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If you ask most couples in distress what went wrong, they rarely say: “We had a major issue.” Instead, they say: “Things just kept building up.” Marital strain in India is rarely about one big event. It is usually a slow psychological erosion—driven by mismatch, miscommunication, and misunderstood roles. Let’s move beyond surface-level advice and …
Why Marriages in India Are Getting Strained: A Deeper Look Beyond “Adjustment” Read More »
