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 […]
Homosexual OCD (HOCD): When Doubts About Sexual Orientation Take Over Your Life
Many people experience occasional doubts about different aspects of their identity. However, for individuals with Homosexual OCD (HOCD), these doubts become repetitive, distressing, and difficult to control. HOCD, also known as Sexual Orientation OCD, is a subtype of OCD where a person develops obsessive fears and doubts related to their sexual orientation. Over the last […]
Stop Thinking About It? Why This Advice Often Makes Anxiety Worse
Many people with anxiety, OCD, and overthinking problems hear the same advice again and again: “Stop thinking about it.” Unfortunately, this is one of the least helpful suggestions someone can receive. The truth is that people struggling with anxiety or OCD already want to stop thinking about their worries. If they could simply switch off […]
Fear of Flying (Aerophobia): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is Fear of Flying? Fear of Flying, also known as Aerophobia, is a common anxiety disorder that affects many people across the world. In recent years, mental health professionals have noticed an increase in the number of people seeking help for this condition. Many individuals with aerophobia also experience claustrophobia, which is the fear […]
Heart Attack Fear Solution: Cardiophobia and the RETRACE Method
Many people suddenly feel chest discomfort, fast heartbeat, sweating, breathing difficulty or fear and immediately think: “Am I getting a heart attack?” This fear is called Cardiophobia or heart attack fear. Recently, I did a video about this topic and received a huge number of consultations and messages. One major realisation was this: a large […]
Phonophobia: Understanding the Fear of Noise
Phonophobia refers to an intense fear of noise or extreme sensitivity to sound. People with this condition struggle to tolerate sounds beyond a certain level. This is not just discomfort—it is a strong emotional and physical reaction where the body behaves as if sound itself is a threat. What is Phonophobia? Phonophobia, commonly described as […]