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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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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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 …
OCD is Real: It Steals Time, Peace, and Productivity — Here’s How to Fight Back Read More »
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 …
What Happens in Childhood Doesn’t Always Stay There We often say “kids are resilient.” Yes, they are. But they’re also impressionable—like soft clay that takes shape based on how it’s handled. So when someone comes into my clinic, struggling with self-worth, trust issues, or chronic anxiety, one of my first questions is: “Tell me a …
When the Past Still Hurts: How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Adult Life Read More »