A Psychiatrist’s Reflection From Both Sides Of The Wound Dear readers, Being a Resident Psychiatrist and a narcissistic abuse survivor, I have sat on both sides of the room.  On one side, I am a mental health professional — trained to observe patterns, decode defense

There is a particular moment in Narcissistic abuse that barely gets talked about — the moment when you begin to space away.  Not loudly, not dramatically. Just quietly, internally, and steadily. As a Resident Psychiatrist, I have seen this moment unfold during therapy sessions numerous

By a Resident Psychiatrist & a Survivor  When Words Become Wounds I still remember the first time a sentence made me doubt my own sanity. It wasn’t shouted. It wasn’t cruel in the obvious sense. It was said softly — almost gently. And yet, it

A Psychiatrist’s Personal Reflection On Words That Wound Quietly There is a particular kind of silence that follows emotional harm inflicted by words that sound harmless. As a Resident Psychiatrist, I have sat across countless patients who could not name what was wrong — only

I want to begin with something bitter-especially coming from a Psychiatrist. Some of the most psychologically dangerous statements I have encountered in narcissistic abuse sound intelligent, ethical, and even self-aware. They don’t feel like manipulation at the moment. They feel like depth. As someone trained

“The most dangerous voices are not the ones that scream — but the ones that whisper doubt into your sense of self.”  When Words Are Used As Weapons I am a Resident Psychiatrist, and I am also someone who has survived narcissistic abuse.  Those two

“Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder is not about being neat or organized. It is about being trapped in a mind that refuses to feel safe.” If you have already read my previous article, “What Are The 4 Types Of OCD? Symptoms You Should Know”, then you know one

“OCD is not about being neat. It is about being afraid—deeply, persistently, and often silently.” My dear readers, As a psychiatrist, I often encounter people who come to me saying, “I think too much, and I can’t resist my thoughts”.  If you get to the

“The mind can become a prison when fear is given a key.” As a psychiatrist, I often encounter people who walk into my OPD carrying an invisible burden. They look articulate, composed, and sometimes even cheerful, but deep down, their thoughts are loud, repetitive, and

“Sometimes, the pain in your head is not a medical mystery—it is a lifestyle confession.” Why Headaches Become A Daily Companion? Believe it or not, I have spent years listening to people describe pain that doesn’t show up clearly on scans or routine blood work.