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Mental Health After Brain Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery

When people hear “brain injury,” they often think of physical problems: Headaches and dizziness Fatigue and poor concentration Memory lapses But one of the most overlooked consequences of a brain injury is its impact on mental health. Survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, or even mild head trauma often face emotional struggles that last […]

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How Trauma Is Stored in the Body: Signs, Science, and Healing

Mental Health / Aakanksha Kapoor

Trauma doesn’t always stay in the past. It can live on in the body, tight muscles, a restless mind, or a sudden knot in the stomach that makes no sense at the moment. These reactions aren’t random. They’re traces of the body remembering what the mind might prefer to forget, often surfacing years after the

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10 Types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) You Should Know

Mental Disorder, Mental Health / Tilottama Khandelwal

Updated: November 2025 · Added clearer breakdown of OCD subtypes and updated clinical language. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not just about being tidy or cautious, it’s a mental health condition that affects how people think, feel, and act. Obsessions → unwanted, repetitive thoughts or fears (e.g., germs, safety, morality). Compulsions → behaviors or mental rituals

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Ghosting, Breadcrumbing & Emotional Unavailability – Why Dating Feels So Anxious

Mental Health, Adult Clinic / Tilottama Khandelwal

Dating in 2025 feels harder than ever. People disappear without a word, send mixed signals, or stay emotionally closed off. And all of this is leaving people anxious and tired of dating. Research shows 44% of people say ghosting affects their mental health for a long time. It can trigger overthinking, anxiety, and even depression.

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Breakups can trigger intense anxiety and emotional distress. PsychiCare explains why this happens and what you can do to cope and heal in healthy ways.

Why Breakups Trigger Anxiety (and What You Can Do About It)

Mental Disorder, Mental Health, Online Therapy / Dr Paramita Bhowmick

“I feel like I’m losing my mind since the breakup.” “My chest feels tight, like I’m having a heart attack.” “I can’t sleep, I replay every conversation in my head.” These are the exact words many of my clients share after heartbreak. And maybe you feel the same, restless nights, racing thoughts, panic attacks, or

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How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

Mental Health, Marital Therapy / Tilottama Khandelwal

Ever said yes when every bone in your body wanted to say no? You walk away drained, maybe a little resentful, and then beat yourself up for not speaking up. That’s the classic guilt loop. Here’s the thing: learning how to set boundaries without feeling guilty doesn’t mean you’ll never feel that discomfort again. It

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Burnout Symptoms: Are You Just Tired or Truly Burned Out?

Mental Health / Vidushi Sultania

You’ve been tired before. But this time, rest doesn’t help. You wake up just as drained as when you went to bed. Tasks you used to handle with ease now feel like climbing a hill in heavy boots. Even the fun stuff, hobbies, and catch-ups with friends feel like another item on the to-do list.

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Overthinking at Night? Why Your Mind Races Before Bed and What to Do

Mental Health / Dr Paramita Bhowmick

You’re finally in bed. The room is dark. Everyone else is asleep. You check your phone at 1:42 a.m. And your mind? Still replaying an awkward moment from earlier, crafting replies to a text you haven’t received, wondering what if that headache means something serious, and silently panicking about tomorrow’s to-do list. This isn’t new.

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What Is a Trauma Bond? Why It’s Hard to Leave Toxic Relationships

Mental Health / Vidushi Sultania

I’ve heard it many times in therapy. “I know it’s toxic, but I miss them.” That’s when I know we’re dealing with a trauma bond. It’s not just confusion, it’s survival dressed as love. A trauma bond forms through repeated emotional highs and lows. The kindness feels intense because the pain runs deep. Your brain

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9 Surprising Ways Childhood Trauma Affects You

Mental Health, Child Therapy / Tilottama Khandelwal

Ever feel anxious for no reason? Say yes when you want to say no? Shut down emotionally when things get too real? You might be dealing with unresolved childhood trauma even if you don’t remember anything “big” happening. What Counts as Childhood Trauma? It’s not just abuse. It’s emotional neglect, chaos, criticism, or always having

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