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
Do You Really Mean It?Is This Normal? ‘I Get Really Awkward When Someone Compliments Me’ Our inability to swiftly conjure a response that's respectful, proportionate, modest, and also, acceptable, can make compliments awkward. By Devrupa Rakshit
You Me And AnxietyWoe Is Me! “My Boyfriend is Frustrated By My Anxiety Issues. What if He Leaves Me?” Woe Is Me! is a series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
What Was I Saying?Is This Normal? “I Lose My Train of Thought When I Look People in the Eye” Making eye contact can hijack people's brains in a way that makes it difficult for them think and process -- making it difficult to talk. By Devrupa Rakshit
New Year New AnxietyWhy the New Year Can Trigger Anxiety for Many People Uncertainty and change are two of the biggest triggers behind the anxiety people experience while making their way into January. By Devrupa Rakshit
Incoming Word VomitIs This Normal? ‘I Always Wake Up Embarrassed About Oversharing Every Time I Socialize’ Anxiety and loneliness are, more often than not, strong driving forces behind oversharing at social gatherings. By Devrupa Rakshit
Under ObservationIs This Normal? “I Can’t Do Anything Right While I’m Being Observed” "It's as though the awareness of having someone's eyes on me, prevents me from exercising control over my limbs." By Devrupa Rakshit
Calculated DiscomfortAll You Need to Know About Math Anxiety Math anxiety can affect people's educational outcomes -- and is a culturally mediated phenomenon that could increase the gender gap in STEM. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Grapes Are SourIs This Normal? “I Hate Relaxing” The fact that we're constantly on edge due to a multitude of stressors messes with our internal systems, preventing us from relaxing. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Screen For HelpAdults Should Get Routine Screenings for Anxiety, Recommends U.S. Panel This is among the first official guidelines to recommend preventive screenings for anxiety -- marking a shift in how we approach mental healthcare. By Saumya Kalia
Take Me Back HomeIs This Normal? “New Places Make Me Anxious” An anxiety disorder appears to be at the root of this "fear" of new places. It has a name too: agoraphobia. By Devrupa Rakshit
Wiping The (Face) CleanWhy Taking a Shower Helps in Reducing Anxiety, Stress “This basic, physical experience of separating residues from our body can trigger a more psychological form of separation..." By Devrupa Rakshit
Green TherapyHow Just a Month of Gardening Can Reduce Depression, Anxiety Besides helping people connect with nature, gardening might also offer them greater exposure to vitamin D -- overall, improving their mood. By Devrupa Rakshit
Get Out of My MindAll You Need to Know About Intrusive Thoughts Although these thoughts are often disturbing for the people who have them, trying to suppress them can make them worse -- but a new study on pre-empting them promises some hope. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
My Baggage is Bigger Than YoursWoe Is Me! “I’m Tired of My Friend’s Constant Sulking. How Do I Deal With His Pity Party?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Sleepless At NightIs This Normal? “I Can’t Make Myself Go To Bed on Time” Differences in circadian rhythms determine our chronotype -- determining whether we’re "morning larks" or "night owls." By Devrupa Rakshit
Going For A Detox. Bye!Just a Week‑Long Break From Social Media Can Reduce Anxiety, Depression: Study "Scrolling social media is so ubiquitous that [we] do it almost without thinking from the moment we wake up to when we close our eyes at night." By Devrupa Rakshit