As a psychiatrist, I often encounter various mood disorders that impact individuals in significant ways. One condition that might not receive as much attention as it deserves is cyclothymia. While it may not be as widely recognised as its more severe relatives, such as bipolar I and II disorders, cyclothymia is a distinct mood disorder…
Mental health has become a pivotal area of discussion in recent years, shedding light on various disorders affecting millions worldwide. Among these disorders, unipolar depression and bipolar depression are two frequently mentioned conditions. However, many are unsure about the distinctions between them. As a psychiatrist, I aim to clarify these differences, helping you understand their…
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterised by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Diagnosing bipolar disorder is a critical step for effective treatment and management, yet the process can be complex due to the overlap of symptoms with other mental health disorders.…
Bipolar disorder is a significant mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Although often confused, bipolar disorder is not a single disorder. Still,it encompasses a spectrum that includes Bipolar I and Bipolar II, each marked by different mood episodes and varying levels of severity. As a psychiatrist, I believe it is crucial to…
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterised by significant fluctuations in mood, energy levels, and activity. These changes, which can impact one’s ability to function in daily life, can range from extreme highs (mania or hypomania) to devastating lows (depression). As a psychiatrist, it is crucial to communicate the intricacies of this condition in…
The ACT Matrix: A Simple Map for a Meaningful Life Life can feel confusing sometimes. We have painful thoughts, big emotions, and hard decisions. We try to avoid discomfort, but end up feeling stuck. What if there were a simple tool to help us make sense of it all? That’s exactly what the ACT…
Psychological Flexibility: The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had Imagine a tree during a storm. If the tree is too stiff, it breaks. But if it bends and sways with the wind, it survives. That’s what psychological flexibility is like. Your mind can bend, move, and adjust—especially when life gets tough. Psychological flexibility is…
Creative Hopelessness: When Giving Up Is the Start of Something Better Sometimes in life, we try everything we can to feel better, to be happy, or to stop feeling pain. We try to control our thoughts, fix our feelings, distract ourselves, or avoid problems. But no matter what we do, the pain doesn’t go away.…
Imagine you’re watching a movie. To understand why a character acts a certain way, you can’t just look at what they did—you need to know why they did it, what happened before, what they were feeling, and how others reacted. Functional contextualism works a lot like that. It’s a way of understanding human behaviour by…
Have you ever wondered how language changes the way we feel, think, and act—even when nothing in the real world is actually happening? For example, just hearing the word “spider” might make someone sweat or jump, even though there’s no spider in sight. This powerful connection between language and behavior is what Relational Frame Theory…
