Psychiatry

burning sensation anxiety

🔥 Burning Sensation All Over the Body — When Tests Are Normal, What Could Psychiatry Explain?

I often meet patients who walk into my clinic exhausted, frustrated, and sometimes angry. They say things like: “Doctor, my whole body feels like it’s on fire.” “Every test is normal. Dermatologist says skin is fine. Neurologist says nerves are fine. Then what is this?” “Am I going mad?” Let me say this very clearly: …

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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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A person having a conversion disorder episode with family and doctor present.

कन्वर्जन डिसऑर्डर : जब मन शरीर के माध्यम से बोलता

“डॉक्टर, ये मिर्गी जैसा लगता है, लेकिन मिर्गी नहीं है!” एक युवती को उसके परिवार वाले घबराकर मेरी क्लिनिक में लाए। उसे अचानक चक्कर आया, वह गिर गई, उसकी आंखें ऊपर चढ़ गईं, शरीर अकड़ गया और दांत भींचने लगी। सभी को लगा कि यह मिर्गी (Epilepsy) का दौरा है। लेकिन जब EEG और MRI …

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A person sitting by the window, lost in thought, representing the effects of untreated anxiety and depression

What Happens If You Don’t Take Treatment for Anxiety or Depression?

“I Thought I Could Handle It… Until I Couldn’t.” Anxiety and depression aren’t just phases that go away on their own. They slowly creep into your daily life, affecting everything—from your relationships to your job and even your physical health. If left untreated, they can become overwhelming, making even simple tasks feel like climbing a …

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Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs): Understanding the Causes and Types

Have you ever noticed someone compulsively biting their nails or pulling their hair? These might seem like harmless habits, but for many, they can spiral into something much more distressing. These behaviors fall under a category called Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), which are often misunderstood and stigmatized. Today, I want to dive deep into what …

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