Tag Archives: Mental Health

Fillintheblank Health Problem

The fill in the blank health problem can be treated Whosane?? Fear of unknown stops us from seeking help Hiding it turns it into a worse problem A fill in the blank qualified health professional shall just talk, if required, run some checks. May recommend medication. Caregivers role is paramount in helping, advising, ensuring rightContinue reading “Fillintheblank Health Problem”

Vice Versa

Mind affects the body & Vice Versa Hence, Yoga (Done with complete concentration & mentally being present in the organs being tensed) is so effective Various negative emotions viz. anger, jealousy, rat race induced pressures, hatred, unhappiness, lots of unknowns leading to issues will worsen the physical ailments or bring on their early onset SomeContinue reading “Vice Versa”

Installing Hope2.0

Anyone can help instill hope Be your Brother’s keeper Accept the person unconditionally, give time & care Be calm yourself Words are all we have Proverbial light at end of tunnel Tough times vs tough people Work/ Relationship/ Economics/ Loneliness/ Alcohol/ Nuclear Family/ Media/ Peer Pressure/ Illness/ Unforeseen stuff: These happen to everyone: How WeContinue reading “Installing Hope2.0”

Adolescence: Be a sport

What the people who have seen more years say : if only we had faced problem with more faith in ourselves; looking back it was not such a big deal- so there is a broader perspective to be considered Spiritual perspective: One should not take what one cant give: we can’t give life, we haveContinue reading “Adolescence: Be a sport”

Adolescence: The best of times & worst of times

Deep dive into adolescence related problems Adolescence a time of physical & mental changes: adaptive capability & coping mechanisms can be overwhelmed by the pace of changes Leading to Irrational fears, emotional breakdowns, abuse of drugs, disturbances in sleep/appetite, loss of self-esteem/ confidence, over time can develop into serious mental diseases Emotions ( hormones foolingContinue reading “Adolescence: The best of times & worst of times”

Dependencies/ Habit Forming Stuff: Drugs

Drugs : Abuse & addiction Instant high in an otherwise boring life Part time Heaven at the expense of misery & hellish death Can be inhaled or injected Natural drugs known to mankind: Cannabis & Opium Medicinal drugs: Opioids & Tranquilizers Recreational drugs: Alcohol/ Tobacco/ Tea & coffee Synthetic: Morphine & Heroine Drug Abuse isContinue reading “Dependencies/ Habit Forming Stuff: Drugs”

Dependencies/ Habit Forming Stuff: Alcohol

Alcohol Socially accepted way of letting hair down & loosening the tongue The size of the drink needs to increase over time for the same kick Potentially addictive Is it as good as it is made out to be Causes numbness ( People assume it relaxes them) In moderation good; but soon demand increases AllContinue reading “Dependencies/ Habit Forming Stuff: Alcohol”

Dependencies/ Habit Forming Stuff: Tobacco/ Cigarettes

Tobacco/ Cigarettes Can cause CANCER/ DEATH We don’t fear death- we are afraid of living Available everywhere/ macho image/ habit NICOTINE: Slow Poison Becomes part of our Daily Routine Some can’t take a shit without it Stress relief To concentrate better But is it as good as is made out to be It is aContinue reading “Dependencies/ Habit Forming Stuff: Tobacco/ Cigarettes”

PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Conflict zones Natural disasters, Transport accidents, Terrorism, Riots Outside our experience: extreme events Numb & dazed reactions Intense & severe stress: Linked to flashback – keeps coming back Panic attacks, anxiety, palpitation, irritability, anger Guilty feelings on survival, sleep disturbances Solace & support needed Passive listening, helping around, medications ( prescribed only) Internal resilience copingContinue reading “PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”

Adolescence: Coming of Age

Adolescence: The ‘Donkey’ years- no offense meant to the Donkey; The Doldrums Age at which we realize our parents know nothing. Neither child nor adult Age when we have our best of times & worst of times; we are critical of ourselves, rebel against our parents, assume responsibilities Period of growth & development Onset ofContinue reading “Adolescence: Coming of Age”