There’s a quiet misconception we often carry as a society: If an adult has no close friends, something must be wrong. They must be antisocial. Difficult. Unlikable. But psychology tells a very different—and far more human—story. Sometimes, distance isn’t about disinterest. It’s about protection. Where Does This Pattern Begin? To understand adult relationships, we often …
Introduction Depression is widely recognized as a condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional withdrawal. However, in clinical practice, a significant number of individuals present with atypical or masked symptoms, where the classical picture of depression is absent. This form—often referred to as “masked depression” or “high-functioning depression”—can be difficult to …
Let me tell you about something that doesn’t get talked about enough. Not sadness. Not anxiety. But that strange feeling patients describe as: “My brain just isn’t working like before.” If you’ve ever felt mentally tired, unable to focus, or like your thoughts are “stuck,” you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not imagining it. This …
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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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