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5 ways emotionally dysregulated people behave: Therapist explains

Emotionally dysregulated people often end up overreacting or underreacting in situations. This happens because their nervous system is constantly in fight or freeze mode. “Emotional dysregulation can manifest in various behaviors that disrupt an individual's daily life and relationships,” wrote Therapist Linda Meredith as she shared five ways by which emotionally dysregulated people usually behave.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 23, 2024 06:00 AM IST

5 food items to improve your mood, brain and mental health: Nutritionist shares

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Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:12 PM IST

Are you overstimulated? Early signs to be aware of

Often, we may feel overstimulated and overwhelmed. However, if we do not know the early signs of overstimulation, we may not be able to control our emotions and our reactions when we reach the breaking point. “Many people don't notice they're overstimulated until it's too much. Catching early signs can prevent you from reaching your breaking point,” wrote Psychologist Carolyn Rubenstein.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 19, 2024 02:12 PM IST

Feeling overwhelmed with negative thoughts? 4 tips to change them

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is a technique that is used by distressed people to cope with difficult situations.

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Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:10 PM IST

What can loneliness do to our brains? Neuroscientist sheds light

We often feel lonely in a crowd – we have an intense feeling of loneliness even when we are surrounded by our loved ones. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 18, 2024 03:10 PM IST

Bizarre symptoms that are actually unprocessed trauma: Therapist explains

Abandonment wound gives us the fear of abandonment and makes us feel separation anxiety – this happens from the trauma of being abandoned as a child. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:10 PM IST

Do you react intensely to criticism? Here's how its connected to trauma

Criticism can be interpreted by the brain as a threat – thereby activating the fight or flight response. This further leads to extreme emotions such as shame, guilt and anxiety. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 17, 2024 02:57 PM IST

Mindful techniques for healing from grief: Therapist recommends

Grief is very personal. The way one views grief and finds a way to navigate through it depends on various factors. But the way to get over grief is the way through it. It is important to learn to be empathetic and calm with ourselves when we walk through grief to find peace. “When it comes to grief, there isn’t a right or wrong day to do it, but the pillars of mindfulness can be an excellent starting point,” wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 16, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Emotionally shutting down: Ways to prevent it from happening

Emotionally shutting down in difficult or challenging times is a defense mechanism of the nervous system to protect us from further harm. This develops unconsciously when we carry the burden of trauma from childhood. “Emotionally shutting down during difficult moments is not something you – or other people – choose to do consciously,” wrote Therapist Sadaf Siddiqui. Here are a few ways to prevent emotional shutdown.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 09, 2024 06:00 AM IST

How dissociation is often misunderstood: Therapist busts myths

Daydreaming or lack of attention: Dissociation is often misunderstood as a person’s lack of attention. However, it is more complicated than that. In dissociation, a person is not able to come back to his/her surroundings and feels out of control.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 05, 2024 06:53 PM IST

Adult loneliness: How is it connected to childhood trauma?

In many homes, it is a popular belief that if a child is provided with the necessities such as food, education and a home, they will turn out fine. However, they forget one of the main ingredients of emotional growth – emotional connection and safety. That’s why when these children grow up to be adults, they feel overwhelmed with a sense of loneliness. “We subconsciously keep repeating what we are most familiar with (mostly it's linked to our upbringing). Only when we become aware of our learned and subconscious patterns and beliefs, we can break free from them and make healthier and better choices for ourselves (present and future self),” wrote Therapist Caroline Middelsdorf. The expert further noted down a few signs of adult loneliness and how they are connected to childhood trauma.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 05, 2024 05:00 PM IST

Nourish the nervous system: Therapist shares 5 tips to beat stress and anxiety

When we experience stress and anxiety, the nervous system goes into the fight or flight mode as a stress response. This can further make the body feel alert. “This is a state of action and chaos, which is vital for your survival. You naturally move in and out of this system often.⁠ But when there are constant stressors, anxiety or past trauma present, this heightened state can impact the function of your nervous system, body and mind,” wrote Therapist Anna Papaioannou. Here are five ways to nourish the nervous system.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jul 05, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Hold your friends close: Here’s how they are good for your mental health

Friends are the ones we go to when we are distressed. They help us to have fresh perspectives – this can reduce stress levels and increase happiness.(Pexels)

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Published on Jul 01, 2024 06:46 PM IST

Sarcasm to hypervigilance; are you aware of these signs of trauma?

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Published on Jul 01, 2024 04:42 PM IST

Mental health tips: 5 things to avoid doing in your daily routine

Often, we like believing that when we treat things as urgent, we get more done. However, sometimes, the habits we practice to accelerate the process of getting things done can actually come in the way of doing it right. Our daily routine decides the way we behave, live and feel. When we avoid certain negative practices, we can live a healthier life. Therapist Israa Nasir shared a few habits that we must avoid in our daily lives.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jun 30, 2024 08:10 PM IST

Common cognitive biases that we should be aware of: Psychologist shares insights

Negative cognitive bias: When we start to see ourselves as someone very negative, we also tend to grow a lot of bitterness for the world around us. This further causes distorted thinking patterns. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jun 30, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Breaking the chains of C-PTSD: Therapist shares tips

Complex PTSD or C-PTSD is a condition where a person experiences all the symptoms of PTSD, along with additional symptoms such as bouts of anger, mistrust towards the world and flashbacks of trauma.

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Published on Jun 21, 2024 06:00 AM IST

What is scapegoating? How can it impact us?

The dysregulated nervous system gets stuck in the fight or flight or freeze or fawn mode – this further triggers the stress hormones and makes it difficult for children to focus on their studies or engage in relationships outside their family. (Unsplash)

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Published on Jun 19, 2024 07:00 PM IST

5 ways to develop self-belief and confidence: Psychologist shares tips

Sometimes we may feel that we are running low on self-belief and confidence. This comes from having doubts on our own abilities. Self-doubt can have a significant impact on the way we look at ourselves.

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Published on Jun 18, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Emotionally neglected people face difficulty in sharing emotions; here's why

When a person is emotionally neglected for a prolonged period of time, they develop a sense of silence and refrain from sharing their thoughts, emotions, and feelings with others. Emotionally neglected people are good listeners usually.

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Published on Jun 17, 2024 06:00 AM IST

5 signs that you are self-sabotaging: Here's how you can break the pattern

Often, we self-sabotage with behavioural patterns that do not align with ourselves and leave us feeling frustrated and low.

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Published on Jun 14, 2024 05:13 PM IST

5 ways by which self-talk impacts us: Therapist explains

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Published on Jun 13, 2024 10:50 AM IST

Thought patterns that increase anxiety: Psychologist explains

Often we feel more anxious at night. People who struggle with anxiety have a difficult time dealing with it at night. Excessive worry and the sense of fear creeps into the mind and people have a tough time managing their thoughts. Overthinking makes things worse. But why do we experience more anxiety at night? Psychologist Avi Sanders shared a few reasons.(Unsplash)

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 02:05 PM IST

Trigger management skills to remember when we are activated: Therapist explains

Sometimes we may feel activated and may need to manage our emotions and responses at the moment.

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Published on Jun 11, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Signs of emotional monitoring that we should be aware of

Emotional monitoring happens when we go into the hypervigilant mode.

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Published on Jun 07, 2024 06:00 PM IST

Impact of nightmares on mental health: Therapist explains

Many people suffer from nightmare disorder, also known as ‘dream anxiety disorder’, where sleep is hampered by frequent nightmares.(Shutterstock)

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Published on Jun 06, 2024 06:00 AM IST

From clutter-free zen to cosy comfort: The mental health benefits of home decor

Interior decoration taps into powerful psychological influences related to our perceptions of color, nature, organization, light, space, and visual appeal – all of which can profoundly impact mental health and emotional well-being when designed intentionally. Danielle Mathews, co-owner of Reborn Renovations, delves into the science behind how different interior styles can influence our emotional state and provides expert insights on curating living spaces that promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.(Photo by Spacejoy on Unsplash)

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Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Chronic shame: Developmental causes that contribute to it

When we are brought up in dysfunctional families, we grow up and develop chronic shame as a part of our personality.

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Published on Jun 01, 2024 04:42 PM IST

ADHD and waiting mode: What is it? How to combat?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, refers to the condition where a person experiences hyperactivity or difficulty in focus. In ADHD, a person faces difficulty in getting anything done if they have an activity scheduled at some point in the day – this is referred to as waiting mode. Here's all that you need to know about ADHD and waiting mode.(Istock)

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Published on Jun 01, 2024 03:00 PM IST

Effects of growing up in a home full of arguments and tension; therapist shares

Being brought up in a home full of tension makes us sacrifice our own emotions and needs and instead prioritise the happiness of others to maintain peace at home. (Shutterstock)

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Published on May 31, 2024 06:03 PM IST

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5 ways emotionally dysregulated people behave: Therapist explains

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What can loneliness do to our brains? Neuroscientist sheds light

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Do you react intensely to criticism? Here's how its connected to trauma

Mindful techniques for healing from grief: Therapist recommends

Emotionally shutting down: Ways to prevent it from happening

How dissociation is often misunderstood: Therapist busts myths

Adult loneliness: How is it connected to childhood trauma?

Nourish the nervous system: Therapist shares 5 tips to beat stress and anxiety

Hold your friends close: Here’s how they are good for your mental health

Sarcasm to hypervigilance; are you aware of these signs of trauma?

Mental health tips: 5 things to avoid doing in your daily routine

Common cognitive biases that we should be aware of: Psychologist shares insights

Breaking the chains of C-PTSD: Therapist shares tips

What is scapegoating? How can it impact us?

5 ways to develop self-belief and confidence: Psychologist shares tips

Emotionally neglected people face difficulty in sharing emotions; here's why

5 signs that you are self-sabotaging: Here's how you can break the pattern

5 ways by which self-talk impacts us: Therapist explains

Thought patterns that increase anxiety: Psychologist explains

Trigger management skills to remember when we are activated: Therapist explains

Signs of emotional monitoring that we should be aware of

Impact of nightmares on mental health: Therapist explains

From clutter-free zen to cosy comfort: The mental health benefits of home decor

Chronic shame: Developmental causes that contribute to it

ADHD and waiting mode: What is it? How to combat?

Effects of growing up in a home full of arguments and tension; therapist shares