Category: Mental Health

  • Consciousness as an evolutionary flaw

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    Consciousness has been a debated concept since many decades. The idea of anthropocentrism has been well documented in humans: The feeling that humans are special, and more conscious in a way, than other animals. Additionally, it also entails the feeling that the Universe specially favours human existence. If one realises how dominant and rampant these…

  • A covenant with life

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    I have made an irrevocable, staunch covenant with life. I believe in living and giving as much as I can; this living is different from mere existence.A warm sunny day in the desolate December, a cold breeze in the agonising April, all move me, make me aware of the immense joy of living and life. …

  • A Winning Mindset

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    It could be hard to deal with a mental illness that affects almost every aspect of your daily life. It poses several stumbling blocks in your path. Even the simplest of tasks could seem like an insurmountable hurdle. Self-care and self-sustenance become an ordeal. However, if we adopt a mindset that intends to meet the…

  • Fallacies and Cognitive Distortions

    The Strawman fallacy is the most common fallacy seen in any debate or argument. Debates and arguments are not just idiosyncrasies of politics or religion, but is inherently present in many daily-life conversations. But if we ask, why do people use a Strawman fallacy-or any fallacy, for that matter? If you explore different types of…

  • A Panacea to Insomnia

    Sleep is a queen. It doesn’t obey any directives. However, it is adherent to routine as it is a natural consequence of the circadian rhythm. So a disciplined routine is what helps most for a regular sleep schedule. Alas, one can’t be always regular as life is full of stressful events which disturb the daily…