A mother recently sat across from me in my clinic, her voice trembling with worry: “Doctor, my son just stays locked in his room all day. He doesn’t study, doesn’t work, barely eats, and when we ask him to do something, he gets irritated or angry. Is this just laziness or something else?” If you’ve …
He’s Always Alone, Not Studying, Not Working — Is It Laziness or Something Deeper? Read More »
What is Rumination? Have you ever caught yourself replaying the same thought over and over again? Maybe it’s a conversation with your boss, or a regret from the past, or even a “what if” scenario about the future. That’s rumination. In psychiatry, rumination means repeatedly going over thoughts or problems in a cycle, without reaching …
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We all know the feeling — bloated, acidic, full of gas, and unable to pass a decent stool. So you book an appointment with a gastroenterologist, get all the tests done, pop the prescribed pills, and avoid spicy food like the plague. But weeks pass… and your gut still feels like a war zone. So …
When Your Stomach Doesn’t Heal – Could It Be Your Mind? Read More »
“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 …
What Happens If You Don’t Take Treatment for Anxiety or Depression? Read More »
“One day, I feel like I can conquer the world—full of energy, ideas racing in my mind, barely needing sleep. The next, I can’t even get out of bed. My mind feels empty, and life seems pointless.” This is how many people with Bipolar Mood Disorder describe their experience. It’s not just “mood swings” or …
Bipolar Mood Disorder: The Emotional Rollercoaster You Can’t Control Read More »