Loneliness & Social Isolation A 17-year-old once told me in clinic: “I have 1,200 followers… but no one I can call at 11 PM.” That sentence explains modern loneliness better than any research paper. We are the most digitally connected generation in history — yet Gen Z loneliness is rising at an alarming pace. Let’s …
Every day in clinic, I hear some version of this: “I just watch for 10 minutes.” “It helps me relax.” “I scroll before sleeping.” “I don’t know why I feel anxious after Instagram.” Social media platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram are not accidental habits. They are engineered attention systems. And the effect on emotional …
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Many patients walk into clinics saying: “All my reports are normal.” “Still I have gas, pain, loose motions or constipation.” “Doctors say it’s stress.” “Is this really in my head?” Let’s clarify something clearly: IBS is real. The pain is real. The discomfort is real. But the connection between the brain and the gut plays …
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This is something I hear very often in my clinic—said calmly, confidently, and without guilt: “Doctor, I take ganja occasionally. It’s under control. It helps me calm down and boosts my creativity.” And let me say this clearly at the start: Most people who say this are not reckless, not criminals, and not trying to …
“I Use Ganja Occasionally. It Helps Me Relax and Be Creative.” Read More »
In my clinic, some of the most distressed patients say this with genuine fear and frustration: “My body keeps troubling me, but doctors say nothing is wrong.” They are not pretending. They are not imagining things. And they are certainly not “seeking attention.” Their suffering is real, even when scans and reports are normal. This …
“Doctor, All My Tests Are Normal… Then Why Do I Still Feel Unwell?” Read More »