There are moments in clinical practice that surprise both patients and doctors. A patient who has been struggling with severe depression, anxiety, or obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) for months suddenly walks into the clinic and says: “Doctor, I feel completely normal now. The anxiety is gone. The thoughts are gone. I feel like my old self …
In today’s world, a 30-second video can convince someone that they understand depression, anxiety, hair loss, skin care, nutrition, or therapy. Social media has democratized information—but it has also amplified misinformation. This is where a powerful psychological concept becomes relevant: the Dunning–Kruger Effect. The Dunning–Kruger Effect describes a cognitive bias in which people with limited …
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Many patients walk into clinics saying: “All my reports are normal.” “Still I have gas, pain, loose motions or constipation.” “Doctors say it’s stress.” “Is this really in my head?” Let’s clarify something clearly: IBS is real. The pain is real. The discomfort is real. But the connection between the brain and the gut plays …
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This is something I hear very often in my clinic—said calmly, confidently, and without guilt: “Doctor, I take ganja occasionally. It’s under control. It helps me calm down and boosts my creativity.” And let me say this clearly at the start: Most people who say this are not reckless, not criminals, and not trying to …
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In my clinic, some of the most distressed patients say this with genuine fear and frustration: “My body keeps troubling me, but doctors say nothing is wrong.” They are not pretending. They are not imagining things. And they are certainly not “seeking attention.” Their suffering is real, even when scans and reports are normal. This …
“Doctor, All My Tests Are Normal… Then Why Do I Still Feel Unwell?” Read More »