Everyone Doesn't Have ADHDThere’s a Lot More to ADHD Than Just a Lack of Focus The true depths of ADHD's impact can stretch far beyond a lack of focus, and beyond the flippant usage of the clinal diagnosis. By Devrupa Rakshit
Late Nights Leisurely MorningsWhy Transitioning Into Mondays Can Feel Like Fighting a Jet Lag It's as if our bodies are trying to catch up with the time zone we were on during the weekend, while being stuck in the weekday time zone. By Devrupa Rakshit
I'm Sure Everyone Hates Me!Why Some People Expect Catastrophes in Everyday Situations Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion leading people down a spiral of negativity, and making them prone to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. By Devrupa Rakshit
Pursuit of YouthIs Collagen Truly a ‘Miracle’ Supplement or Just Another Fad? Collagen may have certain benefits, but it's not an elixir of life or a magic bullet against aging. Thankfully, it's not harmful either. By Devrupa Rakshit
Where's My Mask?How Sexism Leads to the Frequent Misdiagnosis of Autistic Women One of the biggest roadblocks to the diagnosis of autism in women is masking, or the suppression of one’s true self by autistic individuals. By Devrupa Rakshit
Judwaa?The Difference Between a Panic Attack and an Anxiety Attack, Explained Experts believe that, objectively, the immediate symptoms of panic attacks are more intense than those of anxiety attacks. By Devrupa Rakshit
Four More Shots... Not.The Difference Between Binge‑Drinking and Alcoholism, Explained Unlike binge drinking, alcoholism signals an unhealthy dependence on alcohol. It's also chronic, and not merely episodic. By Devrupa Rakshit
Not My Cup of TeaWhy Meditation Works For Some People, But Not Others Despite being a practice hailed by many, meditation can, indeed, trigger adverse effects, including depression and anxiety, in some people. By Devrupa Rakshit
Systemic IgnoranceIndian Mental Health Professionals Continue To Be Ignorant About Neurodivergence. How Are People Coping? Without access to empathetic therapists, the only recourse for neurodivergent people is informal networks created by others in the community. By Devrupa Rakshit
Just a Little MoreThe Popularity of ‘Emotional Eating’ Begs the Question: Why Do People Use Food to Cope With Stress? Food acts as a distraction from their stress, enabling people to experience a few moments of relief, and becoming a form of self-medication. By Devrupa Rakshit
Let's Talk About It!Ovulation Cramps Aren’t Discussed as Often as Menstrual Cramps. Are They Normal? Ovulation cramps can not only be perfectly normal, but there's even a name for them in German: "mittelschmerz," or middle pain. By Devrupa Rakshit
No Way To AvoidWhat Makes an ‘Autistic Burnout’ Different From a Regular Burnout? Common stressors that trigger autistic burnouts can include sensory overload, social demands, and changes in routine. By Devrupa Rakshit
Blue By BloodCan Mental Illnesses Make PMS Worse? Research has consistently shown that individuals with a history of mental health disorders are more likely to experience severe PMS. By Devrupa Rakshit
Clingy FriendUTIs Are Called the ‘Honeymoon Syndrome.’ Are They Inevitable For Sexually Active Women? It is estimated that 50-60% of women have UTI, at least once, in their lifetime, and 25% go on to have recurrent infections. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sleep Tight!How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? Dr. Google might not know the exact amount of sleep each person needs, but our own bodies can help us find out if we're sleeping enough. By Devrupa Rakshit
Scream And ShoutScreaming Relieves Stress, Rage — Can it Be Therapeutic? Scream therapy is controversial among psychologists -- but for women, it's a tool to express pent up rage. By Akankshya Bahinipaty
Painless Yet PainfulCan You Have a Migraine Without a Headache? All You Need to Know About ‘Silent Migraines’ Unlike a regular migraine, which can last between four and 72 hours, a silent migraine usually lasts for about 15 to 30 minutes. By Devrupa Rakshit
What About Men?HPV Vaccines Don’t Just Prevent Cervical Cancer, But Also Penile, Anal Cancers. Men Should Get it Too. Besides protecting them against penile and anal cancers, the HPV vaccine can also prevent men from spreading the HPV virus to others. By Devrupa Rakshit