Most of us keep busy throughout the day, working, traveling, chatting with friends and family, doing housework and shopping. There are a million things we do to keep busy. Some of us like being alone, and others hate it and avoid it at all costs. So why is it so hard to be alone? Being alone in life, even for short periods of time can feel daunting. Why are so many people scared or even terrified of being alone? There are several reasons for this. Keeping ourselves busy or pr

If you are suffering from PTSD, you are well aware of how debilitating it can be. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops in people after they have undergone traumatic life events. It was initially called ‘shell shock’ when it was first diagnosed in war veterans. There are often misconceptions regarding PTSD that the person suffering from it is dwelling on past events, or is not able to move on. However, the fact of the matter is that

Almost everyone has experienced worry or anxiety at some point or the other. However, people diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience anxiety in a different way. It often compels them to perform repetitive compulsive rituals, and they might also find themselves plagued with persistent intrusive thoughts. So the question remains – How different is it from a Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Although GAD and OCD are closely related, the latter usually req