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Blog Post 08: The PHOBIAS: Part 01

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"FEAR"  and  "ANGER" , both are involuntary reactions. A feeling that makes a human being beware of accidents and to help avoid crisis. That is why existence of fear and anger are justified in the mind to some extent. In both the cases a hormone called Andrenaline generates these emotion.When one gets scared or angry, the Andrenaline level increases in the body, due to which the heart beats increase, the blood starts flowing rapidly in the body, the eye pupil gets bigger and the vision becomes sharp. One gets goose bumps. All these changes make the human mind alert to face the situation. As soon as the crisis is averted, all these forces have a reverse effect on the body. As a result of which, breathing starts heavily, body starts sweating, heart beats start fluttering, throat gets dry etc. Well, there would be definitely an attempt to give more information regarding panic attacks caused due to anger in forthcoming blogs but as of now lets focus on information ab...
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Blog Post 03: The CHILD AGE

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In many cases of depression, it is observed that the seeds of trauma are associated with childhood. Any instance in the past leaves an impact on the mind or makes a mental note unknowingly in the subconscious mind. And in present, when similar situation or event occurs, the trauma aggravates emerging the fear associated with it. It can affect one’s mental balance. or the mentality required to face different incidents in life. The manner in which a person’s childhood is spent, may also help in knowing how his mind works. Most humans grow up in three types of environment, which determines their mind-set to a great extent: 1) Protective or Pampered Environment  2) Carefree Environment  3) Strict or Abusive Environment 1) Protective or Pampered Environment: Children born in such an environment may face difficulties in facing the rigors of life. It can affect their decision making. Whatever good or bad, their parents make the choices for them.  So when they feel that they...
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BLOG POST 16: The POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

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The birth of a child can give rise to different emotions, ranging from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. The results can sometimes be completely beyond expectation. It can be a bit hard to believe, but women may become a victim of DEPRESSION post delivery due to mood swings and hormonal changes during pregnancy. The Psychological term for this condition is called  POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION . Today's blog is an attempt to present information and spread awareness about this mental condition.   Mostly after delivery the new mothers experience  "BABY BLUES POSTPARTUM", which usually includes mood swings, crying without reason, anxiety and difficulty in sleeping.  BABY BLUES  typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last up to two weeks.But in some new mothers, the same  BABY BLUES  can also take a more severe, long-lasting form. This long-lasting mental state is called  POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION . Rarely, after child b...
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BLOG POST 14: The SCHIZOPHRENIA (Part 02)

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Previous blog was an attempt to provide information about     SIMPLE | HEBEPHRANIC OR DISORGANIZED | CATATONIC | PARANOID types of SCHIZOPHRENIC diseases. This blog will be an attempt to give information and create awareness about SPLIT PERSONALITY or MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER categorized under HEBEPHRANIC or DISORGANIZED SCHIZOPHRENIA . Patients suffering from this mental illness tend to lose mental connection with themselves as well as with others. The symptoms seem to be similar to HYSTERICAL DISASSOCIATION . The only difference is that HYSTERICAL DISASSOCIATION does not have a deep impact on the patient’s personality. It is observed that the important components of the patient's personality get separated from the core personality for a short time but they return back soon. But in SCHIZOPHRENIA especially in the case of SPLIT or MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER , it becomes very tough. The different personalities in the same person are an outcome of an unpleasant e...
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Blog Post 04: The TEENAGE

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Now-a-days students, mainly teenagers between the age group of 13 to 19 are mostly facing this problem. But somewhere or the other, again it starts in childhood. Some parents believe that their children should not get deprived of the luxuries which they themselves were deprived off due to their parent’s non affordable circumstances or financial conditions. To some extent having such feelings towards their children is appreciable, but it is very important to set a limit for that too. Humans have a natural tendency of not valuing the things they get easily. Then how can children be different. Due to easy availability, children don’t even realise the struggle required to earn things in life. They get what they ask for. Due to this mindset, they are not used to adjust or accept any kind of “NO” or “Giving up” on anything in their life. Any kind of refusals affect their ego or self esteem. Stress due to Expectations   Some children are basically smart & all rounder. They get ...
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BLOG POST 15: The KLEPTOMANIA (A Stealing Disorder)

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KLEPTOMANIA is an uncommon mental disorder wherein the patient unknowingly develops a habit of stealing or lifting things. People having issues with controlling their impulse are often found to be a victim of this mental illness. Such patients find it difficult to have control on their emotions and behaviours. Therefore, this ailment is classified under Impulse Control Disorder or is considered a symptom of impulsive behaviour. This ailment makes it difficult for the patient to control the temptation or desire to perform any act that can prove fatal for others and even themselves. According to DSM (Diagnostic and Statistics Manual) , patients of KLEPTOMANIA never steal for any profit or any economic or materialistic desire. It is a strange addiction associated with human behaviour. Due to this ailment, the patients are unable to control the desire or urge to steal or lift things. The patients don’t have any intention to earn money by selling the stolen things like any th...
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