There’s a quiet misconception we often carry as a society: If an adult has no close friends, something must be wrong. They must be antisocial. Difficult. Unlikable. But psychology tells a very different—and far more human—story. Sometimes, distance isn’t about disinterest. It’s about protection. Where Does This Pattern Begin? To understand adult relationships, we often …
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 …
“I Use Ganja Occasionally. It Helps Me Relax and Be Creative.” Read More »