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It can be quite disturbing having forbidden thoughts and images about family members and that too when it is something out of your control. A very common theme of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is Sexual Obsessions. Due to its secretive and shameful nature people usually do not disclose it like any other mental illness. The happy … Read more
Sometime or the other in our lives we have experienced a rejection or been in an unfavorable situation making us feel sad. We have adapted to experience such moments and bounce back really quickly. These emotions could be sadness, disappointment or irritation and can be transient. Depression is different than just being sad. There are … Read more
Mental illness is real: As a mental health professional many a times I have come across families who chose to believe that there is no such thing as mental illness, and these families are the ones who are well educated. They simply state that their patient is probably faking it or overreacting! This is very … Read more
Mental health is a state of complete well being, and in order to maintain it, we have to put in efforts. There are various ways to improve mental health and similarly there are warning signs of deteriorating mental health too. Mental health illnesses/Psychiatric disorders do not occur abruptly in any person, there are anticipating signs … Read more