Caffeinated Psychologist

 “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”       We are nearing the end of this year. Now if we look back, a lot has happened, we had the best moments, some of joy, some of peace, some of sadness, some of grief and some of success. Now, it all feels like it passed in a blur but we do know how we lived each and every moment. It was felt, understood and lived to the core. We made the most of amazing memories and some even not the best memories were lived through, but what matters is, you are here, stronger and better than ever. Yes, it might have been a time of weakness or even a time of strength and bravery but it was all worth it. So give this one for yourself. A blog of no information or any improvement recommendation rather a blog to remind you that you did it. In a good way or a bad way, you are here, standing strong and even proud. Here’s to celebrating your success and accomplishments, even if it was just standing up to your rude boss or leavin...

"Don't freak out until you know the facts" Remember, when you just started freaking out before your exam and had an upset stomach? Or the time you were called for a “we need to talk” session with someone and you felt like throwing up ? Or the time you were called by the boss in the office and your legs couldn’t stop shaking? Or when you get a call from a stranger for the 10th time again and you couldn’t stop sweating? Or when you scratch your car and you don’t know how to explain how it was a cat scratching and nothing related to you but you were still having a headache? Well, familiar feelings right? Do you ever wonder why feelings or thoughts lead to biological changes? Let’s understand.  Anxiety sensations that show up as physical manifestations are referred to as Somatization, or Somatic Anxiety. Somatic refers to bodily relations.  The manifestation of psychological or emotional elements as physical symptoms is known as Somatization. For instance, some people have he...

"Nostalgia is not where you live in" It was a cold windy day, you came back from school and kept your bag aside, barely freshened up and sat in your drawing room with tv on and warm, fulfilling lunch and after finishing your lunch you went to play and played around with all of your friends. Then came back running in the evening because your parents were calling to have the evening chai and toast and tell you about the day and then straight you went to your room and sat to do your homework. Then dinner time, again a warm meal with KBC on the TV or any other classic Bollywood movie.  There was a time when winters were about warmth in blankets, fulfilling meals, good times with family and going around the town with friends for random walks. It is indeed the time of nostalgia, remembering old days and longing and feeling lots of emotions. Nostalgia can be a mix of emotions. It can be a way to cope with loneliness or social isolation. However, if it becomes unhealthy, it can lead ...