Reels Addiction Solution: How to Take Back Control of Your Time
Short-form videos have become a normal part of everyday life. Reels, Shorts and similar content can entertain us, reduce boredom and help us discover new ideas. However, for some people, scrolling becomes difficult to control. They may spend hours watching one video after another without realising how much time has passed. It is important to […]
Capgras Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Capgras syndrome is a rare psychological and neurological condition in which a person strongly believes that someone close to them has been replaced by an identical impostor. The affected person may recognise the individual’s face but feel that something is not right. This unusual experience can lead to fear, anxiety, confusion and relationship difficulties. Although […]
Religious OCD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Religious OCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), similar to Relationship OCD, Sexual OCD, and Homosexual OCD. In this condition, a person experiences uncontrollable religious thoughts and repetitive behaviours that create intense anxiety. These thoughts are unwanted, distressing, and often go against the person’s own beliefs and values. Symptoms of Religious OCD People with […]
Emotional Overload: Why Some People Suddenly Become Absent-Minded
Some people appear absent-minded during conversations. They may miss parts of what others are saying, give unrelated answers, or seem mentally disconnected. Friends or colleagues often assume they are not paying attention and may even joke about it. However, this behaviour is not always intentional. In many cases, emotional overload may be affecting the person’s […]
How to Overcome Stage Fear: 5 Practical Steps to Speak with Confidence
Many people struggle with stage fear. I had it too. It can affect your personal life, career growth, academic performance, and confidence. The good news is that stage fear is not permanent. With the right preparation and repeated positive experiences, your brain can learn that public speaking is safe. If you are wondering how to […]
Low Self Confidence: How to Build Self-Confidence
Many people who come for psychological counselling say, “I have no confidence. I cannot do anything. I cannot face people.” If you understand what low self confidence really is and how self-confidence develops, your approach to life can change completely. You may start doing things that you have avoided for years. What Is Self-Confidence? Self-confidence […]
Sexual OCD or CSBD: Understanding the Difference
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 […]
Relationship OCD Reasons: Doubts in Relationships
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 […]
Relationship OCD: When Overthinking Starts Affecting Love
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 […]
Zeigarnik Effect: Why Unfinished Tasks Keep Running Through Your Mind
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 […]