Psychiatrist in Nagpur

Illustration showing fear of abandonment and engulfment in a relationship.

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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Hidden struggle of mild mental disorders at work.

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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OCD patient lost in repetitive thoughts and anxiety

OCD is Real: It Steals Time, Peace, and Productivity — Here’s How to Fight Back

You know, one of the most heartbreaking things I often hear from my patients struggling with OCD is this: “I know it’s irrational, but I still feel I have to do it.” They aren’t lazy. They aren’t overdramatic. They’re stuck — mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) can feel like a …

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Schizoid personality individual detached from social surroundings

Alone, Not Lonely? : Living in a Silent Shell

You know how we often describe people as “introverted” or “quiet”? Well, there’s a big difference between someone who enjoys their own company… and someone who can’t connect emotionally at all. That brings us to Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD) — a condition where the person seems to live in a shell. They’re not angry. They’re …

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