Gender is a social construct. An abstract idea. But the rules of gender are too strong to be broken or changed easily. Hence, unless you live away from the judgmental social norms in many societies, people will expect that you conform to a certain gender identity – male or female. Being unable to identify with …
The process of ‘coming out’ to your parents, or anyone else in your life, involves three basic steps: (1) Understanding your feelings (2) Accepting them, and (3) Valuing your newborn identity. Only after you’ve passed through these basic steps will you feel the readiness to ‘come out’. How to Come Out Without Shame? This is …
Although a person’s sexual orientation and gender behavior has no direct impact on other people’s lives, having to live with the social stigma of LGBTQIA2S+ is a real issue for many. The impact of how the society views you can be seriously harmful for the mental health of an individual, and not being able to …
“Sex is biologically determined at birth, while gender is a social construct” – Dr. Alexandra Sherlock In English, the terms sex and gender are often used interchangeably, but they both have different meanings in reality. Sex refers to the biological sex assigned to a person at the time of birth. On the other hand, gender …
It was in the year 1801 when the concept of Personality Disorders was first introduced by a psychiatrist named Philippe Pinel. Later, the concept evolved to include 3 clusters/types of disorders with 10 disorders in total. What is a Personality Disorder? Personality disorders make one think, feel, and behave differently than others. In other words, …
A lot of people can feel somewhat lazy, sad, and fatigued during the sunless winter days and long cold nights. Some will oversleep, overeat, and gain weight sitting inside their homes during the months of winter. Did you know that summer months can bring along waves of sadness as well? What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? …
Dysregulation, hopelessness, worthlessness, and difficulty in interpersonal relationships, these are some of the symptoms that people with cPTSD suffer from. While Post Traumatic Stress Disorder afflicts individuals who have gone through a traumatizing event, the complex variant of PTSD can often originate in an extended exposure to trauma in childhood. How is C-PTSD Different from …
Are you dealing with haunting memories? Do you suffer from extreme anxiety and panic attacks? Are regular flashbacks of a tormenting event disturbing your daily life? These could be the signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Identifying and Managing PTSD Many people who struggle with PTSD do so in isolation and mostly are unaware of …
Nearly 800,000 people die every year due to suicide, and depression is a common reason why they do what they do. Fearful that your constantly depressed mood won’t go away? Scared of the sadness that comes in waves every single day? Don’t want to meet old friends or spend time with the family? If yes, …
In most cases, when stress hits, anxiety is bound to follow. A lot of individuals experience extreme stress and anxiety at some point in their lives. Whether you’re tensed about changing jobs or are facing financial troubles, anxiety can be a normal response. However, when the response to stressful events starts affecting your daily life …