Holi is a festival of colors, joy, and celebration. Along with sweets and festive drinks, many people consume bhang as part of tradition. While it is culturally accepted, it is important to understand what bhang does to the brain and body — especially from a mental health perspective. 🌱 What is Bhang? Bhang is a …
🌿 Bhang on Holi: Effects, Risks, Safe Limits & Detox Guide Read More »
A Psychiatrist’s Message to Patients and Families from Nagpur As a psychiatrist, one sentence I hear very often—especially during winter—is: “Doctor, they are not sleeping, fighting with everyone, but they say nothing is wrong.” Winter is usually associated with depression. But what many families don’t realize is that mania and hypomania can also flare up …
Does Winter Trigger Mania or Hypomania in Bipolar Disorder? Read More »
Relationships have always been complex. Ever since humans started pairing off, there’s been love and tension, harmony and conflict. But many people today feel things are harder than before — especially when it comes to marriage. In recent years, we’ve seen both divorce rates and stories of infidelity in India enter mainstream conversation. Divorce is …
Why It’s Getting Harder to Stay in a Relationship or Marriage in India Read More »
The Neurobiology of Anger Have you ever wondered why some people explode with anger over small things, while others seem calm even in stressful situations? As a psychiatrist, I hear this almost every week in my clinic: “Doctor, I don’t want to shout… it just happens.” “I regret my anger later, but at that moment …
🧠 The Real Question: “Why Do I Eat Even When I’m Not Hungry?” You’re not alone if you’ve ever thought — “I know I shouldn’t eat that packet of chips… but I can’t stop myself.” Obesity is not just about food. It’s about feelings, hormones, habits, and the brain’s reward system. We often eat to …