Creativity and Madness Authors: Laeta Tuladhar Princila Nepali A ‘mad genius’; well-loved cultural icon is the romantic portrayal of the notion that creativity and mental illness go hand in hand. An enhanced level of creativity is often associated with mental illness. Most common examples of this belief are Michelangelo, Vincent Van Gogh and Virginia Woolf. The […]
If you are reading this, then the chances are that you view the world through a clear glass. An eyesight good enough to navigate the world with or without the help of glasses or contact lenses. But for the unlucky few who suffer from Visual snow syndrome (VSS), this same reality is a visual mess […]
Disconnected from reality, online or alone? With social media, there are no boundaries and no limits. Social media has created a mythic world where everyone exists solely within the boundaries of their digital persona. There is no way one can verify what the other person’s real motive, intention and personality is. Validation has become a […]
The Unavoidable consequences of unreal parental expectations My parents have a distinct parenting style that sets them apart from my sibling’s parents. I have some freedoms they never had while they were growing up, but I still don’t feel like I’m getting the same amount of trust or affection. I’m frequently labelled as being ‘mature […]
Do we like abuse? Definitely not! Nobody likes abuse. And no one is responsible or at fault for their own abuse. However, there are reasons why we may seek out abuse that have to do with the ways in which we have learnt to build attachments. So, why do we seek out abusive relationships? There […]
Parenting or child rearing promotes and supports the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child and not exclusively for a biological relationship1. Parenting is the process of raising children and providing them with protection and care in order to […]
Borderline Personality Disorder – prison of your mind “I’m so good in the beginning, but in the end, I always seem to destroy everything, including myself.”[1] Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by intense fear of abandonment, chronic feelings of emptiness, distressing level of body image issues, self harm, intense mood swings and impulsivity. BPD has […]
Panic Disorder Panic disorder is a mental health condition characterized by sudden and frequent occurrence of panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden bursts of inexplicable fear and anxiety that give rise to both physical and emotional symptoms. Sweating, palpitations, tremors, numbness, and shortness of breath are some of the most common physical symptoms. An impending […]
Suicide Suicide is a serious public health issue in Nepal, with rates of suicide increasing in recent years. There are several reasons why suicide rates are high in Nepal, including: Poverty Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world, and poverty is a major contributor to suicide. People living in poverty may feel […]
