Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is one of the disorders that start during childhood and progress through the adulthood stages. The most common symptoms of ADHD involve inattention (unable to keep his or her focus on the task at hand), hyperactivity (need to move and constantly fidgeting. Basically, the inability to sit still for any length of time), and finally, impulsive behavior (acting in a hasty manner without any prior thought). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a debilitating and chronic disorder. It has been known to impact the sufferer in multiple aspects, including professional and…

Quick answer: Self-help can genuinely ease PTSD symptoms and support recovery. The strategies with the best research behind them include learning about PTSD, grounding and slow breathing for flashbacks, regular physical activity, protecting your sleep, cutting down on alcohol, mindfulness, staying connected with supportive people and using a guided online programme or app based on trauma-focused CBT. Self-help works best alongside professional care, not instead of it: trauma-focused therapies such as cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure and EMDR remain the most effective treatments. PTSD can be extremely debilitating. Memories arrive uninvited, sleep becomes a battle, and everyday places or sounds…

In my previous blog post, I discussed what PTSD is, identifying PTSD signs, and finally, what recovery options are available for someone who is suffering from PTSD. In today’s blog post, I aim to discuss the subtle PTSD signs. PTSD PTSD is an extremely debilitating condition. It can either start immediately after suffering through a traumatic event, or it may take a few months to start showing its symptoms. People with PTSD find it hard to cope with their day-to-day activities and lead a normal life. Sudden stimuli like a loud noise, clapping of hands, and sudden movement can act…

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…

The signs of a psychopath are a mix of personality traits and behaviour: superficial charm, an inflated sense of self, constant lying and manipulation, no real guilt or empathy, shallow emotions, impulsiveness, irresponsibility and a long history of breaking rules. When people search for “the 20 traits of a psychopath”, they are usually looking for the 20 items of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), the tool professionals use to assess psychopathy. In this guide, I walk through all 20 traits, what each one looks like in everyday life, the extra warning signs people notice (like love-bombing and gaslighting), what research…

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.