Dr. Rameez shaikh

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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When the Brightest Minds Break Inside: A Doctor’s Silent Struggle

The News That Shook Nagpur A 22‑year‑old intern doctor at AIIMS Nagpur from Parbhani—was found dead in his hostel late Sunday. He had recently finished MBBS and was completing his rotating internship. He was living at Charak Hostel. When he failed to emerge Saturday night or respond morning calls, a worried colleague rang the warden. …

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Health anxiety patient worrying over medical reports and internet search results

Precautions and Self-Help for Health Anxiety (Illness Anxiety Disorder)

🔍 What Does Health Anxiety Look Like in Real Life? Let’s look at a few real-world examples of how it shows up: 👤 Ravi, 34, IT Professional He checks his blood pressure 6–8 times a day. Bought his own machine. Keeps comparing readings. If it goes slightly up, he panics, googles symptoms, and books another …

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