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 …
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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 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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