by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jan 20, 2024 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is characterised by having repetitive, persistent and intrusive obsessions and/or compulsions. They can cause the individual extreme anxiety and distress, and they feel compelled to engage in compulsive behaviour that may be...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Dec 27, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Selective Mutism is a disorder wherein an individual finds themselves unable to speak in certain situations that bring them anxiety and/or where they feel vulnerable, intimidated or overwhelmed. Physiologically, it stems from our body’s innate response to perceived...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 11, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Happiness is defined as a sense of being happy, content, and joyful. However, it encompasses so much more than just that. It is a state of feeling whole, of gratitude, of awareness. This is not to say that we don’t have suffering and grief – we can’t dismiss...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 4, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Self-compassion is about having a gentler inner dialogue, rather than a harsh critic. It is about accepting ourselves for all our imperfections, and dropping hard judgements. Showing self-compassion does not mean that you are not going to work on areas of your life...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 31, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Shame is a deep and intense emotion embedded in social and relational anxiety, withdrawal, and negative self-perception. It is a heavy burden to carry and sustains deep emotional wounds. Research has consistently shown that shame is strongly correlated with negative...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jun 6, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
In this second blog on tinnitus, we will explore the benefits of several therapies in reducing and managing symptoms of tinnitus. As with any other type of condition, a combination of multiple treatments has been shown to offer the most effective and comprehensive...