Communication: Changing Patterns During The Lockdown
The evolution of human beings has been a remarkable process. At the same time the evolution of communication has been equally striking. We have shifted our modes of communication from human borne (travelling long distances on foot) to animal borne messages (trained pigeons, horses, etc.) and eventually to wireless transmissions through texts, emails, phone calls. […]
Dealing With Guilt During The Lockdown
During these challenging times, we may find ourselves experiencing an entire spectrum of emotions at any given moment. Understandably we will feel a strong sense of worry regarding our health and the well-being of our loved ones. We will likely feel frustration as we come to terms with the disruptions to our daily routines and […]
Screen Fatigue: Another Lockdown Crisis & How to Prevent It
If any of the following sound familiar to you, then you like many others are buried in a pool of LED light, and suffering from screen fatigue. -Scheduling zoom meetings with your entire family, but spending the first 15 minutes making sure that everyone can hear you. -Navigating through all the genres on netflix & […]
Honest Reflections on the Pandemic and Online Therapy: A Therapist’s Perspective
Life was simple and running unaffected in its due course as millions around the globe felt threatened by COVID-19 at the beginning of 2020. A few articles here and there, some checking up on what WHO had to say but that was about it. Little did I know that the pandemic that the crisis would […]
Mindfulness for the Ruminator and the Over-thinker
Overthinking and rumination can catch up with you anywhere at any point of the say. Think about it, you could be at your favorite restaurant and a surge of worrisome thoughts could abruptly hit you. These thoughts begin to feel too real and soon we find ourselves overwhelmed & disconnected from our present moment. The […]
Mental Health in the Smartphone Generation: I bet there’s an app for that
Disclaimer: This article in no way claims that smartphone applications are as effective as or a substitute for traditional forms of therapy. Apps are beneficial for self-care, dealing with daily stressors, monitoring progress and mood, reinforcing what you learn in therapy and relaxation or meditation. However, they show best results when used in conjunction with […]
Toxic Family Patterns
“Happy families are alike, every unhappy family is unhappy in their own way.”- Lev Tolstoy During the time of pandemic, all members of the family are back together. Since offices, colleges and schools have been shut down, everybody is spending their days at home as a family. Every family does not resemble the families shown […]
Managing Intimate Relationships in Times of Quarantine
With the persisting global pandemic, our circumstances escalated so rapidly wherein we never really got the scope to fully fathom the implication of our emotional and mental wellbeing. In the midst of this grave economic catastrophe & the alarming loss of populace there is a high susceptibility to take a toll on psychological and mental […]
Eating Disorder Relapse in Quarantine
The circumstances, nationwide as well as worldwide are quite unusual. The global, economic and social ramifications have been highlighted. On the other hand every individual is struggling with their own mental health, deteriorating due to the lockdown. Certain disorders or even thoughts tend to overpower people in such situations. Especially for the individuals with Eating […]
Tips on Dealing with Lockdown Anxiety While Living Away From Home
New Delhi, one of the busiest cities in the world, with its streets always filled with the hustle and bustle of people, has suddenly hit an eerie silence. Post the announcement of the 21-day lockdown, major roads of Delhi looked no less than a ‘Ghost Town’. While self-isolation is of utmost importance in the battle […]