Tourette Syndrome in Childhood: Early Signs, Challenges, and Interventions
Imagine a child in a classroom, hands twitching, eyes blinking rapidly, letting out an unexpected grunt. The room gets quiet. The teacher pauses. Peers giggle or stare. What no one sees is the invisible storm beneath the surface of a neurological tempest
The ‘Almost Syndrome’: The Mental Strain of Falling Short
Do you remember feeling a single step from triumph? Or even so close to getting the prize that never came after the last round? Scoring 99 but with an eye on 100 is what the “Almost Syndrome” refers to, psychologists
The Phantom Phone Syndrome: Why We Imagine Hearing Notifications That Don’t Exist
Have You Felt a Buzz That Wasn’t There? Have you ever impatiently reached for your phone when you sensed a vibration in your pocket, only to discover that there were no new notifications? You’re not by yourself. Phantom Vibration Syndrome (PVS),
Culture-bound Syndrome
Culture-bound syndromes (CBS) refer to psychological or behavioural phenomena deeply rooted in specific cultural contexts. These conditions are shaped by cultural beliefs, traditions, and social norms and are often not included in Western psychiatric diagnostic frameworks. While they may seem
Ganser Syndrome
Ganser syndrome is a rare and esoteric psychiatric disorder marked by nonsensical answers as well as other bizarre behaviours. Often classified as a form of dissociative disorder, the Ganser syndrome involves what is called “approximate answers” or vorbeireden—that is, incorrect
The Third Man Syndrome: A Psychological Insight
During distressing situations in life, do you see or feel an apparition? Or do hear a voice in your head? A voice that feels like your subconscious or God or like a guardian angel. Have you experienced it? If not,
Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon characterized by persistent feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evident success or accomplishments. Individuals experiencing imposter syndrome often dismiss their achievements as luck or attribute them to external factors rather than acknowledging their own
Understanding Cotard Delusion: The Walking Corpse Syndrome
If a person dies, will they continue to eat, sleep or take medicines? Will they brush their teeth or take a bath? No, right? Well, that is what people diagnosed with Cotard delusions argue. Cotard Delusion is a rare neuropsychiatric
Kleine-Levin Syndrome: The Sleeping Beauty Disorder
In this fast-moving world, sleep has become a luxury. Imagine getting the much-needed 8 hours of peaceful sleep after a long tiring day. Sleep restores your body and is essential for your well-being. But how about longer periods, say, 16
PANDAS Syndrome
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infections) affects children with scarlet fever or strep throat and tends to develop the symptoms of this disorder. Furthermore, genetic predisposition or recurrent infections might contribute to its pathology. Studies have displayed