A quiet look at a very common adult struggle Many adults walk into my clinic saying the same thing, in different words: “Doctor, I’m intelligent, I try hard… but something is always off.” They are not lazy. They are not careless. They are not irresponsible. Yet their lives feel chaotic, exhausting, and constantly behind. This …
Valentine’s Day is sold as a celebration of love. But inside clinics, helplines, and quiet bedrooms, it is also one of the most emotionally difficult days of the year—especially for young adults. Every February, I notice a sharp rise in patients coming with: sudden breakups intense loneliness anxiety attacks depressive symptoms obsessive checking of an …
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As February approaches, anxiety levels rise sharply in thousands of homes across Maharashtra. I see this every year in my clinic—and 2026 is no different. For clarity, here are the exam timelines first. Maharashtra Board Exam Dates (2026) Class 10 – SSC (MSBSHSE): 20 February 2026 to 18 March 2026 Class 12 – HSC (MSBSHSE): …
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As the Class 10 board exams approach—whether it’s the Maharashtra State Board (SSC) or CBSE—I start seeing a very predictable pattern in my clinic. Students come in with anxiety, sleepless nights, panic before exams, and self-doubt. Parents come in worried, frustrated, and often helpless. This phase is stressful not because exams are difficult, but because …
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A psychiatrist’s reflection from the clinic I meet young people every day who are surrounded by people, yet painfully alone. They come from cities and small towns, hostels and high-rise apartments, medical colleges and IT offices. On paper, their lives look “sorted.” But when the door closes and the session begins, one sentence keeps coming …
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