Believe!Family Is More Than Blood Relations, the ‘Ted Lasso’ Finale Reminds Us Ted Lasso's swansong culminated in an emotionally charged, nuanced video essay on the twin themes of family and personal growth. 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
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
Stuck.Workplace ‘Rust Out’ Is As Bad For Our Mental Health As Burnout. What Does It Look Like? Burning out results from being overworked and overstimulated at one's job; rusting out is a result of being understimulated. By Devrupa Rakshit
Lie On a Couch ComedyThe Era of Vulnerability Comedy Is Here Vulnerability comedy doesn’t punch down. It doesn’t punch up either. It rejects punching – instead, it pulls back the curtains and heals. By Hetvi Kamdar
Walking on EggshellsWoe Is Me! “I Want To Cut Ties With My Friend, But She Needs Me. What Should I Do?” 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
Win For DiversityThe Link Between Neurodivergence and Queerness, Explained The struggle to fit within a society that idealizes neurotypical brains can lead neurodivergent individuals to question a multitude of social norms -- including those around gender and sexuality. 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
Tyaag And All ThatSelf‑Sacrifice Isn’t Always Noble — Sometimes, It’s Weaponized to Manipulate Friends, Family Some people may appear kind, but weaponize that very kindness and self-sacrifice to guilt others in doing their bidding. 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
Not The SameThe Difference Between an Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating, Explained Even though their eating habits might not be reshaping their lives, disordered eating does come with its own set of struggles. 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
Dispel The DarknessThe ‘Dark Triad Theory,’ Debunked One of the major criticisms of the dark triad theory is its potential to stigmatize people living with Cluster B personality disorders. 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
Happy Hormone HoursDo Antidepressants Really Reduce People’s Sex Drive? For people who were already dealing with a poorer sex drive due to their depression, antidepressants might actually improve their libido. By Devrupa Rakshit
Shooing My Woes AwayAmid India’s Mental Health Crisis, Godmen Conflate Depression With Lack of Spirituality Implying that one's inability to heal is because they're not meditating enough, serves merely to invalidate their struggle. 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