Many people confuse Sexual OCD or CSBD because both conditions involve sexual thoughts. However, they are fundamentally different psychological conditions. Misunderstanding them can create unnecessary fear, stigma, and even delay the right treatment. After learning about Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), some people become worried that they may have the same condition. In reality, many...

News reports often describe incidents where people engage in unwanted sexual behaviour in public, such as touching strangers without consent, exposing themselves, getting arrested, and later repeating the same behaviour. While these acts are criminal offences, not every offender has the same psychological background. Broadly, these behaviours may occur in two different ways. Some individuals...

In a previous article, we discussed the symptoms of Relationship OCD (ROCD). Unlike many personal struggles, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours related to relationships often affect both partners. If left unaddressed, Relationship OCD can create misunderstandings, emotional distress, and even damage healthy relationships. If you have not read about the symptoms yet, it is worth...

Many people experience doubts in relationships from time to time. However, when these doubts become obsessive, repetitive, and uncontrollable, they may indicate Relationship OCD (ROCD). Relationship OCD is a subtype of OCD in which a person experiences persistent intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours related to their romantic relationship. In Kerala, many people struggle with this...

Many people occasionally avoid difficult situations, uncomfortable conversations, or social gatherings. However, Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) is much more than simple shyness. It is a psychological condition where a person consistently avoids social situations, relationships, and opportunities because of an intense fear of rejection, criticism, or embarrassment. Although Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) is not among...

In the previous article, we discussed the symptoms of Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD). Many people with this condition want to stay away from social situations, relationships, opportunities, and sometimes even everyday responsibilities. Understanding the Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) reasons can help individuals recognize the roots of their struggles and seek appropriate support. 1. Constant Criticism...

In a previous article, we discussed Hedonophobia, also known as the fear of pleasure and happiness. If you would like to understand the symptoms, you can read that article first. In this article, let us explore some important hedonophobia reasons and understand how this condition can develop. What is Hedonophobia? Hedonophobia is a psychological condition...

Many people dream of happiness, success, love, and peaceful relationships. However, some individuals experience the exact opposite reaction when positive moments arrive. This condition is known as hedonophobia (fear of happiness). Although it is not widely discussed, many people silently struggle with it and often do not understand why happiness feels uncomfortable or even frightening...

Have you ever started a task at home or at work but could not complete it? Even after moving on to something else, that unfinished task keeps coming back to your mind. Or imagine you are having an important conversation with someone and the call suddenly gets disconnected. You try calling back, but the person...