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The journal
Small reads for big feelings.
Practical notes on the things people bring to therapy, written to be useful whether or not you ever book a session. More on Instagram at @awkward.mind.
it’s okay to ask for help
Asking for help isn’t a sign that you’ve failed. It’s a sign that you’re paying attention to yourself. Here’s why it feels so hard, and how to make the first move a little easier.
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How are you, really?
“I’m fine” is a reflex. Here’s a simple way to find the answer underneath it, why naming feelings matters, and a one-minute check-in you can use anywhere.
what actually happens in therapy
No couch, no judgement, no magic answers. A plain walk-through of a first session, what therapy can and can’t do, and the myths that keep people from trying it.
you don’t have to have it all figured out
New city, new job, new version of you. A note from someone who changed schools nine times, on why starting over is hard and how to find your ground again.
why your mind won’t switch off
Replaying conversations at 2am. Planning for every possible outcome. Why overthinking happens, why it feels useful but rarely is, and practical ways to step out of the loop.
box breathing and other ways to calm an anxious body
When anxiety hits, your body reacts before your mind can catch up. Five simple techniques that work with your nervous system, and how to practise them so they’re there when you need them.
tired, or burnt out?
When a weekend off doesn’t fix it anymore. How to tell ordinary tiredness from burnout, the signs that sneak up on you, and what recovery really takes.
how to find the right therapist for you
Qualifications, costs, online or in person, and the questions worth asking. A practical guide to choosing a therapist in India, and knowing when one is a good fit.