Psychological Issues

“Not all abuse is loud. Some of it whispers, smiles, and slowly teaches you to doubt yourself.” I am writing this as a psychiatrist, but also someone who once sat on the other side of the diagnostic lens. I have treated patients recovering from narcissistic abuse. I have studied the literature on narcissistic personality traits […]

As a human being and as a psychiatrist who has lived through countless emotionally demanding days, I have come to recognize a particular kind of pain. It is the pain that shows up silently, usually when we least have the time or patience for it. The kind that starts as a whisper behind the eyes

My dear readers, After writing “14 Ways To Rebuild Love and Self After An Emotional Burnout”, I received a message from a reader who said, “Okay, I feel rebuilt, but now what? How do I maintain it every single day, especially when life keeps draining me?”  As a psychiatrist and as someone who has personally

“Every scar I carry is a sentence from a story I survived, not evidence of a life I failed to live.” My young readers, I write this not just as a Resident Psychiatrist who has spent a couple of years treating individuals battling the invisible wounds of psychological pain, but also someone who carries Self-Harm

Understanding Self-Harm and Its Scars My beloved readers, if you are here, reading this article, it means you, like me, have endured immense pain in life, and you have tried everything in your power to bear it. When you could no longer carry the load of harshness this world threw at you, and you had

There I was, sipping my ever-present chaai in the hospital cafe, trying to quiet the internal monologue that sounded suspiciously like a looped tragedy-comedy: “What if I am too intense or impulsive? What if I keep pushing people away and then cling to them when they leave? Am I simply being overly dramatic, or is

When I first discovered about taking a Borderline Personality Disorder Test Free, I assumed it was something like a popcorn quiz where you would press a button, get “you are normal” or “you have BPD” in a couple of seconds, and then move on. However, as I dug deeper, I figured that while these free

I want to confess something outrageous: I have always had a complicated relationship with mirrors-yes. They either give me an ego boost, making me feel like a goddess, or glare back with quiet judgment, making me feel like I am probably the most selfish person alive. Somewhere between those two reflections lives the theme of

Having a proper morning routine always fascinates fitness enthusiasts, high achievers, doctors, and everyday people as well. The way you start your day doesn’t just set the tone, but it also defines how your day will go. It often dictates the quality of your energy, attention span, and overall mood. But what if I told

As a resident Psychiatrist, through the years of my training, I have observed that, along with several other concepts, borderline personality disorder in men carries a weight of misconception. Many assume that BPD is a “woman’s disorder”, but nothing could be further from the truth. Over the last few years, I have worked with men

I am a firm believer that stories reveal more truths than statistics. Yet when I first dove deep into the world of Mental Health Research, I noticed a pattern. Borderline Personality Disorder in men is frequently misdiagnosed. As a psychiatrist and a critical observer, I have seen the confusion, mislabeling, and the heartbreak that follows.

A Gentle Prelude In my previous reflection, I shared five habits to master the art of self-love. Those daily rituals that help me speak to myself with love, embrace rest, and celebrate joyful moments. However, self-love, as I have discovered, isn’t a one-time epiphany; it’s a lifelong relationship. Like any piece of art, the more