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I am a Psychiatrist trying to understand the inner workings of the brain and the motivation for human behavior

How to Stop Binge Eating: A Simple Guide to Regaining Control

If you’ve ever thought or said any of these things, you might be struggling with binge eating or disordered eating: If any of these sound familiar, keep reading. Let’s explore what binge eating is and how you can break the cycle What Causes Binge Eating? To understand how binge eating works, let’s break it down […]

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The Myths and Realities of Psychiatric Practice in India

“Don’t take up Psychiatry. You’ll end up like your patient eventually.” That was the response from a very senior doctor when I mentioned I was considering Psychiatry for my post-graduation after MBBS. This was one of the most daunting reactions I received. Casual comments like, ‘Why not choose a “good” speciality?’ or ‘It’ll be hard

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Beyond The Baby Blues: A Closer Look At Perinatal Depression

This is about a patient whom I consulted during my Psychiatry Post Graduation – Mary (name is fictitious), a 26-year-old married lady. Mary’s mother was the informant. Her husband was also sitting outside the ward. Mary’s mother and husband were crying.  But Mary had a blank expression, plainly looking away. No matter how much I

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