Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

In today’s world, the word PTSD is being thrown around very casually. However, do we really understand what PTSD means? In this blog post, I will discuss every aspect of PTSD you need to know. Keep on reading all the way to the end to gain wholesome knowledge about PTSD and what can you do if you are suffering from the same. What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder. PTSD normally gets triggered after one has been in a terrifying incident. The victim either suffers through the incident or witnesses it…

You have a presentation tomorrow. You are feeling jitters in your tummy. Your palms are sweaty and your heart feels like it will jump out of your chest at any moment. But when the time comes to present, you get on the stage, give your presentation and get through the process. Talking in front of strangers or public speaking does not come easily to most people. However, most of us can slog through. Unfortunately, if you have a social anxiety disorder or social phobia, the stress put on you due to such situations can be very high. Social anxiety can…

Anxieties are part of our day-to-day life. There may be times when you feel anxious, worried or stressed for an upcoming work project or a presentation. However, those who suffer from anxiety disorders go through periods of excessive, persistent and intense worry. This worry is not about a big project that is coming up. This worry can be about a simple day-to-day thing like whether they have locked the doors or not. Those who suffer from anxiety disorders may undergo repeated episodes where they feel extremely panicked, terrified, afraid, and anxious. Such feelings may go from a root level to…

You must have come across the age-old phrase, “if you believe in it, you can easily achieve it.” What is this phrase exactly? It is a positive affirmation. Positive affirmations are a part of a helpful strategy guide that can be used in your everyday life. Most people are skeptical of bringing positive affirmations into their daily life. However, once they do, they start to notice the benefits and make it a part of their daily ritual. If you still have doubts about what positive affirmations are, here are a few examples: ‘Today will be a great day.’ ‘I believe…

Most often, psychopaths are defined as people who display certain characteristics. These characters are However, this is a loose definition of psychopath. Psychopaths have many more characteristics than just the ones listed above. If you want to understand the exact characteristics, you are at the right place. Keep on reading to find out how to identify if the person you have been interacting with is a psychopath. Who are defined as psychopaths? Unfortunately, there is no gold standard test for identifying a psychopath or falls on the psychopathy spectrum. Many characteristics of psychopathy also overlap with characteristics of anti-social personality…

The EMDR (Rapid Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing] is a psychotherapeutic approach. It was designed around the 1990s to deal with PTSD or the stress associated with past traumatic events. EMDR therapy focuses on assessing and processing past traumatic memories and other adverse experiences. The aim here is to change the outlook of the patient. Suppose the brain starts to see positives instead of negatives when the traumatic experiences resurface. It will be much easier for the patient to handle them without experiencing panic attacks. If EMDR therapy is successful: Why use EMDR therapy for handling PTSD? EMDR therapy does…

EMDR therapy is used to help patients deal with their past trauma resulting from PTSD, repressed childhood trauma, emotional abuse, toxic relationship, anxiety etc.

Gaslighting is a specific brand of emotional abuse that may be used by your partner, parents, work colleagues, or friends to manipulate you and make you doubt your thoughts, feelings, and reality. Do the following phrases sound like something you may hear in your regular life?? “What you are saying never even happened.” “This is not how things happened.” “You are overthinking things.” “This never happened. You must be losing it.” If these are phrases you hear regularly, you are being gaslighted. 13 SIGNS YOU ARE A VICTIM OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE There are many different ways to gaslight someone.…

Are you in love with a narcissist? Falling in love or loving someone is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. However, falling in love with the wrong person can not only lead to heartbreak, but it can also lead to dangerous situations like physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, etc. In this article, I will be discussing how to identify if you are in love with a narcissist and your escape options. Narcissism is a form of self-indulgence that causes a person to overlook other people’s needs. Most people tend to exhibit narcissist behavior at some point…

Love is something that everyone wishes for. Everyone wishes to love and be loved. Fall in love with someone who respects and trusts them and lead a happy life. However, if the relationship is toxic, it becomes very hard to sustain and grow. Relationships mostly turn toxic because of either one or both the partners not understanding the needs of the other person or gaslighting. In this article, I will be discussing the signs that you are being gaslighted by your partner and what should you do. If you wish to receive more tips about taking care of your mental…