Neha

Joined August 2025

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Writer & mental health advocate. I have overcome anxiety & embraced my introverted nature. As a person, I consider my mental health as important as my physical health.

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Can you have OCD without the compulsions?
When we think about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), this image: someone endlessly washing their hands, checking locks, or fiddling with the same items in a specific order "over and over" just pops up those visible behaviours usually known as compulsions. They're so often linked with OCD that they're kind of synonymous with the condition in most people's minds.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Is OCD a Learning Disability?
Imagine you're in a classroom, your mind filled with uncontrollable thoughts. You completely ignore the teacher's voice, worrying about whether you've locked the front door or put your pencils away correctly. This is what life is like for students with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
The Surprising Lessons I Learned from Living Alone for a Year
As I look back at the time that I spent alone last year, I am amazed at the lessons I learned that were not on my initial list of goals. Personally, I had a mixture of emotions when I moved to my own flat.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
What are the Four Types of Insanity Defenses?
The insanity defense bridges mental health and criminal law, allowing people with severe mental illness to avoid regular punishment. U.S. law includes four main legal standards: the M'Naghten Rule, the Irresistible Impulse Test, the Durham Rule (Product Test), and the American Law Institute (ALI) Standards.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
How I Overcame My Fear of Spicy Food... & 'Fear'
I have a story that I wish to share with you concerning how I confronted my greatest fear of eating food that was too spicy. This may not sound too big, but besides, I could handle the worst stuff in my life. I sincerely hope that my story inspires you to think about your particular fears, as well as the way to treat them head-on.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Insanity Defense.....????
While reading a post, I came across a topic that I found extremely interesting to share with you. Are you aware of the laws that exist for people with severe mental health issues? This law is called the “insanity defense,” the “not guilty by reason of insanity” (NGRI) plea. The insanity defense is used when the defendant pleads “not guilty by reason of insanity.”
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Do I have Social Anxiety?
When was the last time that you attended a gathering and, upon walking into the room, your heart suddenly started racing, with sweating hands, and you felt the overwhelming urge to turn around and disappear? Maybe you decided not to attend such functions at all because the idea of participating in small talk makes you break out in a sweat.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Is Perinatal OCD Common?
Imagine you're a new parent and swimming with your baby in a small baby pool. Suddenly, out of nowhere, unwanted anxious thoughts start to creep into your mind: "What if my baby falls into a deep pool? What if I accidentally drown my baby in the pool?" This thought recurs, and you fear that something will happen to your baby if you don't take proper care of your baby. This is a kind of parental OCD.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Mindfulness for Introverts
Being an introvert, I would often make excuses when going to a function or social event. I would make excuses like I am tired, or find other new excuses to avoid social gatherings.
By Neha 2 months ago in Psyche
Does OCD bring out early dementia?
I've struggled with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for years, and these days, I'm wrestling with a new worry: the thought of developing early dementia. As someone who often has a good memory and quick reactions, I've noticed minute changes in my cognition that worry me. Thoughts don't form fully, and sometimes I have difficulty performing even simple and familiar tasks. Is my increasing forgetfulness part of the aging process, or are there other factors in my life that are contributing to this decline?
By Neha 3 months ago in Psyche
How depression can hide behind constant busyness
Depression is a silent killer. Most people suffer silently, but they don't even realize they have a problem. They hide their depressed mood by constantly keeping busy or use their busyness to distract themselves from difficult emotions or mental health problems. It turns out that as difficult as it is to recognize, it's even more difficult to admit it. Some are even feel too ashamed to seek help and remain in hidden sadness.
By Neha 3 months ago in Psyche
The Hidden Connection Between Social Anxiety and Substance Abuse
You find yourself on the sidelines of a conference, your heart pounding, your palms sweating, and you're socially uncomfortable. You crave social participation, but an invisible barrier is holding you back. In such a social situation, you often turn to alcohol or self-medicating pills to cope.
By Neha 3 months ago in Psyche

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Can you have OCD without the compulsions?

Is OCD a Learning Disability?

The Surprising Lessons I Learned from Living Alone for a Year

What are the Four Types of Insanity Defenses?

How I Overcame My Fear of Spicy Food... & 'Fear'

Insanity Defense.....????

Do I have Social Anxiety?

Is Perinatal OCD Common?

Mindfulness for Introverts

Does OCD bring out early dementia?

How depression can hide behind constant busyness

The Hidden Connection Between Social Anxiety and Substance Abuse

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