Tag: mental health
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Telling my parents I need to see a therapist
“Mom, I think I need to go see a therapist.” “What?” “Yes, I think I should consult a therapist.” “Ohhhh.. What’s wrong with you? Are you hurt?” “No, mom! Not the physiotherapist. A psychologist, counsellor, therapist.” “Oh… For whom?” “Not to recommend to anyone, I personally want to see a therapist.” “What? Are you serious?…
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What is a Positivity ratio?
Oh yes! There is a Positivity ratio. It is the ideal ratio of positive to negative events in our life that help us thrive. Interesting, isn’t it? We know that too much Positivity is not helpful. Being positive all the time doesn’t help you ‘grow’ as a mentally, emotionally healthy individual. But then a very…
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Other people
Think of a time you were happiest. Maybe when your crush said yes to you, maybe when you won something you’ve worked hard for and celebrated with your friends and family, maybe on your family trip to Kulu-Manali last year……. Did you notice one common factor in all these incidents? You were surrounded by people.…
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Loneliness
Loneliness sucks. I have been through a phase of loneliness and I know how it feels. Every single word written in this quote is true. It feels like you don’t matter. Anything you do doesn’t really matter. It feels like you are invisible. No one notices you, appreciates you, cares for you. Helplessness is also…
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Quarantine lessons and longing
Quarantine, first I thought it would be fun (being a introvert). It was the perfect opportunity to stay at home and do all the stuff I wanted to. I could binge watch all those Netflix series and read all the books I don’t get time to read and I could finally pursue my baking skills…