I lost touch with all my friends I’m in my bed by 10 pm I have no social stamina I cancel all my plans I commit, then I don’t answer I can’t keep up with anyone The above is a short ballad that was found on a social media platform, and under it was the …
Who needs therapy when I have tea? A cup of coffee is the real therapist. A conversation with my BFF is all the therapy I need. Vitamin see is my therapy Whenever we talk about taking professional help for remaining mentally fit we often hear such phrases, however, the difference between a cup of tea/ …
Therapy: No, it is not just a conversation with a counselor! Read More »
Existential crisis can hit anyone at anytime. In Kota, India, a lot of students end their lives after the declaration of JEE (Joint entrance exam) and NEET(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) results. They end up their lives because they fail to clear these exams. What exactly causes kids of such tender age to end up …
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Think of a cute little duck just waddling around in a pond, casually minding its own business unlike some of your neighbors. The duck may seem serene and at peace, but underneath the surface of the water, it paddles its feet in a berserk manner, attempting to stay buoyant. This is what’s known as the …
“Our request of people to stop having biological children is not because we think children are terrible. It is because we think children are wonderful, innocent, and deserving far more than what this world can offer them in its current condition.”
The urge to have positive emotions all the time and avoid the negative ones starts pushing us towards hedonism and we start believing that seeking pleasure must be our ultimate aim.
Imposter syndrome (IS) is the inability to believe one’s success is not deserved or the achievements are not due to their effort. They can’t internalize success or achievements. It is the feeling that others would find any moment that I am a fraud and they will know my achievements were circumstantial. A person with Imposter …
Rumors say that his lack of height was made up for by his personality: irritable, shrewd, self-assertive (which is justifiable as he was a leader), and overly aggressive.
Placing yourself above everyone else simply means you are important to yourself. You can prioritize yourself above everyone else at the same time can empathize with others. However, you cannot be a narcissist and empathize with others. Narcissism and empathy are like oil and water. They cannot mix.
Those with low self-esteem and consequently low self-validation generally have a lower quality of life. They often have negative feelings about themselves more often than others. They constantly indulge in self-criticism, which leads to unrelenting feelings of anxiety, sadness, shame, guilt, or even depression.
