Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Here are 29 signs to look for if you suspect that your loved one or your partner is manipulating you. Relationships have problems. It is a part and parcel of being in a relationship. One specific type of problem which can ruin a relationship is manipulation. It does not matter whether the relationship is with your partner, parents, loved ones, or even office colleagues. Manipulation can ruin any kind of relationship. Keep reading to know the 29 signs that you are being manipulated and what can you do about it. What is manipulation? Manipulation is the exercise of influencing others…

Ended relationships hurt, but it does not have to be the end. Surviving through an ended relationship is not easy. It is even harder if you still love the person. Even though heartbreak may feel like the world is ending, the positive point is that the pain does not last till the end of time. This pain also will not keep you from experiencing love again. Relationships end Sometimes it happens due to the fault of a partner involved, sometimes it happens by mutual agreement of both partners. Ended relationships bring along with them, a lot of pain, heartbreak and…

Do you think you or your partner has commitment issues? 13 signs and how to deal with them Fear of commitment or commitment issues as it is commonly referred to as is most often is used in reference to romantic relationships. However, a person who has commitment issues will find it hard to commit in other areas of life as well. Individuals with commitment issues undergo a lot of emotional difficulties whenever it is required of them to commit and dedicate themselves to a specific long-term goal. This individual’s fear of commitment eventually leads to the development of anxiety as…

A traumatic childhood can alter your emotional stability in adulthood. Here are 11 signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults. Have you ever felt that in certain situations you may react in a manner which others find to be overbearing or non-logical? Others may say that you’re over reacting while according to you your reaction was perfect depending on the situation. In this blog post I will be discussing signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults. Such people are mostly viewed as self-conscious, emotionally unstable and as overly anxious. So read on till the end so that you may help…

Sandplay therapy can help patients suffering from trauma issues Sandplay therapy or sand tray therapy refers to the therapeutic approach that uses sand to help those who suffer from trauma issues like PTSD, a traumatic past or a catastrophic incident that occurred in the past. Earlier the sand tray therapy was only used to help children. However, nowadays sand tray therapy is used to help adults as well as the children. What is sandplay therapy? Sand play or sand tray therapy is a therapeutic intervention which focuses on using a non verbal intervention to help the patients deal with their…

When you learn to say NO, you will be saying YES to a better mental health. Nowadays if you ask someone, how are they doing?, over 95% of them will tell you that they are either doing well and are busy or busy or way too busy. Staying busy is the mantra of almost every person I meet. Busy is a badge people wear to signify that their work is important and they are in demand. However, the primary reason behind this might be that they are unable to say NO when needed. Most people struggle to say no when…

Self care journal can be very beneficial in steering your life towards a happier future. Here are 20 ideas to get your started on your self care journal journey Do you remember the last time you indulged yourself? When was the last time you felt fresh from the inside and outside? Self care is provably a phrase which has been used more times than I can count but it is not just a slogan. It should be a way of life. A way which would lead you to a happier and stress free future. Currently as the global crisis is…

Loss is hard, especially when it is the loss of someone you love dearly. Here are 16 strategies to help you navigate your grief in a healthy manner. Losing a loved one is heart breaking. It literally feels like something broke in your heart and it will never be whole again. When you deal with grief, you need a ton of emotional support from people who are close to you. Finding good people who support you during the grieving process is the key to recovery and the acceptance of loss. When dealing with the loss of someone you love, it…

Grief is an inevitable part of ones life. However the following 11 strategies can help you deal with grief and emerge on the other side with your mind intact Grief is the natural response to losing something or someone who was important to you. In grief, one goes through a variety of emotions like anger, sadness and loneliness to name a few. Grief has different reasons behind it like the ending of a relationship, the loss of a parent out a loved one, sudden loss of job etc. However, these are not the only reasons why people may have to…

Combat everyday stress with these 25 amazing tips Stress is a part of everyone’s life. It is normal to feel stressed under certain conditions. You can feel the stress when you have a lot of work on your shoulders and haven’t had a good night sleep. Stress can also occur due to worry over sick family members, job issues, financial constraints, relationship problems etc. Stress causes your heart rate to rise, increases the blood pressure, metabolism rate, respiration and blood flow to the muscles. If the stress is not brought under control, it can eventually become a part of your…