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The Psychology of Mood Swings

Mood swings are sudden shifts in mood (often described as emotional roller coaster rides) that can range from Different feelings and irritability. Mood swings can make you feel like you are crying more, feeling empty inside, or swinging suddenly from

Health

10 FAQs on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Q1. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? OCD is a brain and behaviour disorder that falls within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) category of anxiety disorders. It is characterized by obsessions and compulsions that interfere

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PTSD: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric condition that occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events such as the death of loved ones, serious accidents, natural disasters, terrorist acts, wars, violence, sexual assault, etc. People who

Self Help

Which one would you prefer: “Feeling better or doing better?”

“Feeling better is an illusion, just temporary improvement, whereas Doing better understands what aggravates symptoms which is uncomfortable but permanent.” Feeling better and doing better sound so similar, don’t they? For most of us, feeling better is doing better, while

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Life of a Psychologist: Career, Challenges and Responsibility

Psychologists are mental health professionals who study mental health and problems related to the mind and behaviour. The life of a psychologist is fascinating and challenging at the same time. The real hard work begins the moment you decide to

Life Style

The Psychology Behind Manifestation

Man’s power of choice enables him to think like an angel or a devil, a king or a slave. Whatever he chooses, the mind will create and manifest.   Frederick Bailes Manifestation is never synonymous with optimistic thinking and for that

Self Help

Burnout – The high cost of caring?!

Practicing psychotherapy is undoubtedly fulfilling and gratifying but there are times when we as therapists might feel distressed or experience feelings of emotional discomfort despite its many rewards. Let me just take a crack at this professional conundrum and write

Self Help

Self Care: What It Is And What It Isn’t

In the hustle and bustle of our lives, sometimes we lose sight of the most important relationship we have – the one with ourselves. Amid the demands of work, other relationships, and various other challenges life throws at us, we

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How to cope with Exam Stress?

Stress is characterized as a condition of anxiety or tension in the mind brought on by a challenging circumstance. Stress is a normal human reaction that motivates us to deal with obstacles and dangers in our lives. Our bodies’ reaction

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How to cope with Midlife Crisis?

Midlife crisis is not an unpopular concept. It is a popular concept portrayed on TV shows and movies. The definition of a midlife crisis is a period of transition in life where someone struggles with their identity and self-confidence Midlife