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Our Intensive Intervention Protocol for Depression Anxiety and Stress and for Many other Mental Behavioural and Psychological Disorders

Posted in daily writings and musings of the psychologist, tagged ADHD, anger, anger management, anxiety, anxiety counseling, anxiety counsellor, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behaviour issues, behaviour therapy, behaviuor therapy, best psychologist in indore, bipolar, bipolar disorder, breathing, CBT, child psychologist, clinical depression, clinical psychologist, clinical psychologist in indore, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, cognitive therapist, common marital problems, counselling, depression, depression counseling in indore, depression counselling, depression cure, depression treatment, development coordination disorder, dysthemia, EMOTIONAL BALANCE, emotional intelligence, emotional stability, empowerment, family counselling, family counsellor in indore, family dispute counselling, family fights, health, healthy attitude, inspiration, learning disability, lifestyle, marital counselling, marriage, marriage counseling, marriage counseling in Indore, mediatation, meditation, mental challenge, mental health, mind, mind training, mindfulness, motivation, negativity, objectivity, OCD, peace of mind, perceptive meditation, perceptivemeditation, phobia, positive mindset, preksha meditation, premarital counselling, psychiatrist, psychological abuse, psychological counseling, psychologicval counselling, psychologist, psychologist in indore, psychologist indore, psychologistinindore, psychotherapy, PTSD, reflections, relationship, relationships, sad, schizophrenia, social anxiety, social anxiety disorder, stress, stress management, stress psychia mental disease, trauma on September 13, 2026| Leave a Comment »

The recent breakthrough in the cerebral areas research (brain )has revealed that chronic stress, PTSD ,and Depression can damage brain circuits particularly in the Prefrontal cortex . This part of human brain talks to the other region that regulate mood ,motivation, fear and reward .Psychiatrists and neuropsychiatrists generally prescribe medicines to repair such damaged parts of prefrontal cortex and establish new pathways called synapses and also regrow the damaged neurons .(source Monitor on Psychology (June 2024) .Such medicines take a long time in bringing about the necessary changes in brain circuits.

We have however observed that the practice of swas preksha (perceptive breathing meditation ) done for prefrontal cortex’s helps in establishing connects to the inner parts of amygdala ,hypothalamus and cortex . Such activity done on regular basis every day for a few minutes under guided therapy can establish the synaptic connects again and in a faster manner .

In addition the process of Mahapran Dhwani (inner resurgic focussed sound therapy for stimulation of cerebrospinal areas and prefrontals )alongside the gut and mind areas helps in regrowing of neurons in the related areas.Such a guided therapy conducted on the gut and mind (vagus nerves ) also helps in the clearing of the vagal functioning and better recovery .

(This however is not a replacement for medicine treatment but additional supportive therapy for our clients in order to help them recover faster .)

The 10-Days Concurrent Neuro-Somatic Protocol has been developed by us after a combined experience of over 50000 -75000 counselling and perceptive meditations sessions , conducted over a quarter of a century expertise .For the past twenty five years or more we have been able to help thousands of depressed ,anxious and stressed people overcome their distresses and disorders .

We now offer the same to millions of others to help then come out of their mental , emotional ,behavioural and psychological problems in a more disciplined sustained and comprehensive manner .
Daily Schedule Commitment:
60 Minutes Total (3 x 20-Minute Modules)
Days 1 to 10: The Daily Tri-Phasic Session of an hour both offline in person or online through video calling sessions.

Every Day , the client completes three distinct 20-minute interventions to address the nervous system as a whole system:
Module 1: Cerebrospinal Stimulation Therapy (20 Minutes)Mechanism:Fluid dynamics and central nervous system structural regulation.
Daily Target: Calming autonomic arousal, establishing absolute physical safety, and preparing the spinal axis to receive neural signals.
Module 2: Gut and Mind Therapy (20 Minutes)Mechanism: Central nervous system regulation and vagal nerve processing.
Daily Target: Releasing visceral emotional blockages, balancing microbiome-to-brain signals, and stabilizing the chemical foundations of mood.
Module 3: Perceptive Meditation & Prefrontal Cortex Connects (20 Minutes Mechanisms )
: Synaptic activation and cortical network integration.
Daily Target: Actively re-establishing suppressed neurons and synapses. Removing barriers between the prefrontal cortex and the wider cortex to instantly correct how current real-world situations are perceived and processed.
Day 10 :
The Post-Protocol Clinical Review and further action plan.

All those who are really keen on helping themselves in a more positive and planned way to treat themselves out of their disorders and lead a better peaceful daily life can connect with us at

http://www.mansikpramarsh.com

http://www.familytherapyindia.com

Or write to us at

Mansikpramarsh@gmail.com

We look forward to really help you

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Matters of Mind and Heart -Reaching Emotional Stability and Life Balance

Posted in daily writings and musings of the psychologist, tagged anxiety counseling, anxiety counsellor, behaviour issues, behaviour therapy, best psychologist in indore, CBT, clinical psychologist, clinical psychologist in indore, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive therapist, common marital problems, counselling, depression, depression counseling in indore, depression counselling, depression treatment, EMOTIONAL BALANCE, family counsellor in indore, healthy mindset, learning disability, meditation, mental health, mind, mindfulness, OCD, preksha meditation, psychological counseling, psychologist, psychologist in indore, psychologist indore, psychologistinindore, psychology, schizophrenia, social anxiety disorder, stress management on August 19, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Much has been written by thinkers, philosophers, scientists, sages and preachers on the subject of mind and heart. There has been endless research on the issue of restless mind and spirit of human beings, yet the peace still eludes many of us. The world still suffers from many diseases of the mind and heart. Words like depression, anxiety, stress and phobic disorder, mental disorder, behavioral disorder are being used like the common place flu and colds happening to ordinary people. The medical world abounds by all kinds of medicines and treatments, offering little respite to those who suffer. People continue to suffer .Their restless minds and souls are constantly being tormented.

Through the columns of these pages we will try to understand how do we establish better understanding of these matters of mind and heart to reach emotional stability in our lives and keep our lives balanced.

We humans are connected with the organic world with the most developed brain and thinking powers. In the organic world three kinds of living beings exist i.e., those that have the instinctual survival bereft of any emotions, those that survive only on the basis of their physical strength and display only momentary emotional awareness .

Humans have been bestowed with the powers that can generate emotions in our system involuntarily and activate our thinking system whether we like it or not.

We also have a fully developed mental perception, which can take cognizance of the matter and connect it to the events and consequences.

We have a fully developed memory. We think, we imagine, we connect and we activate. Much as man would like to become thoughtless at times, sleep without any connection to the real world, the brain continues working either voluntarily but mostly involuntarily.

The involuntary emotional system activates our mind all the time. It forces the mind to imagine, to create and to dream. The dreams motivate us to plan which are executed by us to realize all those that we dreamt of. But in the law of our land where we have the thought, the power to dream and the power to reflect, we do have the situations that cause conflict and pain. For wherever there is a mind, the thought, the power to reflect, the analytical skill, there we have the conflict, the contradiction. No mental activity can ever be without the contradictory and opposite situation.

Wherever we have the mind, we have the pain and we have the misery.

Man however does not want to suffer. He wants to always be in comfort, in happiness and in the enjoyment of a happy life. This is a natural phenomenon .All living beings look for a life full of comforts. The inanimate only do not know the difference between the comfort and discomfort.

The living beings who do not have a mind suffer only for a short while. Their sense of discomfort is only short lived, is unexpressed on account of lack of emotions . They do not consign their discomfort to their memory bank. Nor do they draw upon their memory bank to reflect and compare their current and past discomfort. But man being a thinking organic sensitive emotional mind feels, expresses, analyses ,compares and consigns all comforts and discomforts to his memory bank, thus in a way being always under the load of misery .

Can the mind be free from worries and miseries?

We are all part of the larger organic world in which we are all living beings like millions of other kinds of living being inhabiting the solar system. Our world in fact as compared to the world of other living beings of the universe is too small. We are very miniscule in numbers, barely a few trillions all over the globe.

The other planets must be peopled with many more living beings which the science is continuously researching into. Whether those living beings too have similar emotions, thoughts, mind and heart developed like us, only the research will find out.

But humans of our dear earth are endowed with a developed mental faculty. we all think .Thinking ,reflecting is an activity of the mind. We remember, we consign our thoughts to memory bank. We imagine. We create thoughts. Creation of thoughts and imagination is a mental exercise. We plan larger things for our life by the strength of our imagination .We dream of things that are larger than our life. We aspire for making these dreams come true. we do realize some of these dreams, imagination, and aspirations yet many other remain out of reach .

In order to understand the malady that has befallen the modern mind we will have to know the functioning of the mind in the modern age .the modern times are the reflectors of the cerebral psychological problems. Every individual is involved fully into the mental day to day stresses of life.

The involvement of the human mind into the cerebral problems becomes the major detriment to the peace and happiness of the human intellect. Every human being wants to become free of the mental stress that he is suffering from. We need to understand as to what mind is, in order to get liberated from the stresses and problems of the mind.

Without really looking into the functioning of the mind it is simply irrelevant to solve the problems that exist in our psyche today.

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What Is Schizophrenia?

Posted in daily writings and musings of the psychologist, tagged behaviour issues, behaviour therapy, bipolar, bipolar disorder, CBT, clinical psychologist, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive therapist, counselling, DBT, depression, depression counseling in indore, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, meditation, mental health, OCD, psychological counseling, psychologist, psychologist in indore, psychology, schizophrenia, suicide on August 6, 2026| Leave a Comment »

What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic, disabling brain disorder that affects about 1% of Americans. It may cause people to hear voices, see imaginary sights, or believe other people are controlling their thoughts. These sensations can be frightening and often lead to erratic behavior. There is no cure, but treatment can usually control the most serious symptoms.
Schizophrenia Symptoms

Symptoms of schizophrenia may include
• Delusions — wildly false beliefs
• Paranoia — the fear others are plotting against you
• Hallucinations — hearing voices or imagining things that do not exist
Some symptoms, such as lack of enjoyment in everyday life and withdrawal from social activities, may mimic depression.
How Schizophrenia Affects Thoughts

People with schizophrenia often have abnormal ways of thinking. They may have trouble organizing their thoughts or making logical connections. They may feel like the mind is racing from one unrelated thought to another. Sometimes they experience “thought blocking,” a feeling that thoughts are removed from their head. Despite popular belief, schizophrenia is not dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder.
How Schizophrenia Affects Behavior

Schizophrenia causes a wide range of behaviors. People may speak incoherently or even make up words. They may act agitated or appear stone-faced. Many people have trouble maintaining basic hygiene or orderly homes. Schizophrenia can also cause repetitive behaviors, such as pacing. In contrast to common stereotypes, the risk of violence against others is small.
Who Gets Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia affects men and women at the same rate, and occurs almost equally in all ethnic groups around the world. Symptoms usually begin between ages 16 and 30. The onset tends to be earlier in men than in women. Schizophrenia rarely begins during childhood or after age 45. People with schizophrenia in their family may have a higher risk for the illness.
What Causes Schizophrenia?

The exact cause is not known, but scientists suspect genes and environment both play a role. Inside the brain, levels of the chemical messengers’ dopamine and glutamate may be out of balance. And brain structures may be abnormal, too. For example, brain scans of identical twins show that the fluid-filled “ventricles” can be larger in a twin with schizophrenia, compared with a twin who does not have the illness. Activity levels can also be higher or lower than normal in some areas of the schizophrenic brain.
Diagnosing Schizophrenia

There are no lab tests to detect schizophrenia, so a diagnosis is usually based on history and symptoms. Tests may be ordered to rule out other medical causes of symptoms. In teenagers, a combination of family history and certain behaviors can help predict the onset of schizophrenia. These behaviors include withdrawing from social groups and expressing unusual suspicions.
Medicine for Schizophrenia

Prescription drugs can reduce symptoms such as abnormal thinking, hallucinations, and delusions. It’s thought they work by regulating certain brain chemicals and receptors that influence thinking, perception, and behavior. Some people have troubling side effects, including tremors and weight gain. Schizophrenia drugs can also interact with other medications or supplements. In most cases, long-term medication is essential to managing schizophrenia.

Preksha Meditation

The symptoms associated with schizophrenia can be reduced and behaviors and thoughts can be brought back to normal by our regular daily counseling sessions/mental exercises/ preksha meditation and Kayotsarg
Psychosocial Therapies

Counseling can help people cope with their problem behaviors and thoughts, and improve how they relate to others. In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), people learn to test the reality of their thoughts and better manage symptoms. Other forms of therapy aim to improve self-care, communication, and relationship skills. These strategies are are adopted in addition to medication, to help people manage everyday challenges.
Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation may include job training, money management counseling, and guidance in using public transportation or shopping for groceries. The goal is to help people with schizophrenia stay employed and maintain as much independence as possible. Rehab programs are particularly effective when combined with psychotherapy.
Relapse Prevention

People with schizophrenia sometimes quit their medications because of side effects or a poor understanding of their illness. They may stop attending counselling / preksha meditation sessions before the actual benefits occur to them. This raises the risk of serious symptoms returning and triggering a full psychotic episode. Regular psycho social therapy can help people stay on medication/CBT/ Preksha Meditation and avoid a relapse or the need for hospitalization.
Schizophrenia and Relationships
Relationships can be a challenge for people with schizophrenia. Their unusual thoughts and behaviors may alienate friends, co-workers, and family members. Sticking to a treatment plan can reduce social isolation. One form of therapy focuses on forming and nurturing interpersonal relationships. In addition, support groups or family therapy can help loved ones better understand the illness.
Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse

People with schizophrenia are much more likely than the general population to abuse drugs or alcohol. Some drugs, including marijuana and cocaine, can make symptoms worse. Drug abuse can also interfere with treatments for schizophrenia. Patients with a drug problem may benefit from substance abuse programs specifically designed for people with schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia and Pregnancy

Most drugs used to treat schizophrenia have no known risk for increasing the risk of birth defects, but decisions about medication treatment for schizophrenia during pregnancy should be discussed with your doctor.
Tips for Family Members

Schizophrenia can be confused with other mental health disorders so a careful evaluation is key. It can also be difficult to convince someone with schizophrenia to get help. Treatment often begins when a psychotic episode results in a hospital stay. Once the person is stabilized, family members can help prevent a relapse by:
• Encouraging the person to stay on meditation/counselling /medication.
How can we help you: Mansik Pramarsh program for managing schizophrenia disorder is supported to help children and adults to overcome the symptoms associated with schizophrenia by our regular daily counseling sessions/mental exercises/ preksha meditation and Kayotsarg. Hundreds have benefited, it is your /your child’s turn now.  Call 09179383554 or email: mansikpramarsh@gmail.com.

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Why Don’t My Kids Listen To Me and Always Oppose and Defy Me ?

Posted in daily writings and musings of the psychologist, tagged ADHD, adolescent behaviour issues, anger, anger management, anxiety, behaviour issues, behaviour therapy, bullying, child psychologist, conduct disorder, mental health, Obsessive defiance disorder, psychologist in indore, relationships on July 19, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Joseph a twelve years old adolescent didn’t quite understand what was happening to him .Every time he would want to say something to his parents or even to the teacher in the school it would be taken as an upfront defiance .His father would rebuke him and mother would end up in tears resting the blame on Joseph .Joseph had been identified as the trouble maker in school too .

Jatin a 13 years old lad had been singled out by his class teacher for creating trouble for others in class and he had been set up a bench to sit away from others in the class room ,causing so much embarrassment to him.

He would be rebuked each time others would make a noise in the class .The teacher would simply name him out first and would not even make amends when she found it was some other student who led the riot .

Swara’s family didn’t quite understand why she had started shouting back at her parents and teachers of late .They looked at it as her sulking behaviour and brought her to the clinic for counseling.

Apparently all these and many more of such Children and adolescents are singled out by the parents and their teachers as defiant kids and they are brought to us so resolve their behaviours issues and treat them for oppositional and defiant disorder . Such children are often referred to psychologists or even psychiatrists for behaviour correction because of their regular bad behaviours ,emotional adjustment problems – aggressive outbursts ,disrespect of others ,not following the norms set up by schools or families.the other issues often referred to are truancy , skipping exams ,acts or threats of self-harm, suicide attempts , running away from home .None of the parents would understand that the problem is not the outward expressive behaviour but the underlying stresses ,trauma and unhealthy family relationships ,environment or dynamics could be the cause of the unacceptable behaviour and problematic adjustment in society.

Teachers would simply complain to the parents about the non cooperative manners of child and when parents fail to correct the child by way of punishment or admonishment ,they walk into the clinic with only one expectation of “just fix my kid.”

In all such cases it has been observed that come what may the parents will simply look at the Counselor for help and magic cure without realising that the parental active participation and the school teachers pro positive approach will be more helpful along with the therapy sessions at the psychologist’

Just one way efforts by the therapist do not work with adolescents with ADHD /Dissocial behaviour / Adjustment disorder .They regress sooner to the same behaviour as soon as they return to the familiar negative environment The relapse will occur as soon as the affected adolescent returns to the same unhealthy patterns in the family /school environment.

A few changes at Joseph’s school with support from an understanding teacher helped us bring about a very positive result .The same child now has become a favourite student of all teachers . As a result of active participation by Swara’s parents Swara has become more tolerant of her parents expectations and a very healthy environment prevails at the family.

Similarly we found out that a comprehensive holistic treatment with the entire family of other children mentioned above has been very productive and effective way of treating Oppositional Defiance disorder /ADD/ADHD /Dissocial disorder without taking resort to medications.

Our experience at the Family Therapy India and Alka Mansik Pramarsh Foundation has been to go for the top down approach by involving school teachers and parents to help kids with above problems and bring about a positive changes to the defiance and anxiety of the kids .

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Understanding depression and finding a solution .

Posted in daily writings and musings of the psychologist, tagged anger, anxiety, behaviour issues, behaviour therapy, bipolar disorder, CBT, clinical depression, clinical psychologist, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive therapist, counselling, depression, depression counseling in indore, depression treatment, meditation, mental health, OCD, positive mindset, preksha meditation, psychiatry, psychological counseling, psychologist, psychologist in indore, psychotherapy, PTSD, sad, schizophrenia, social anxiety, social anxiety disorder, stress psychia mental disease on June 25, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Do you feel sad stressed and down sometimes, it could be natural to have a low state of mind for day or two but if it persists and low mood lingers on for more than a week or two it could be depression. Major depression is an episode of sadness or apathy along with other symptoms that stay with you at least two weeks and interrupt your daily activities. Depression does not indicate weakness or that you are a negative personality. all kinds of depression indicate some a major health problem and needs to be treated medically .
Depression Symptoms: Emotional
The primary symptoms of depression are a low and sad and/or loss of interest in day to day activities of your life. daily routine tasks that were once pleasurable appear much burdensome now . a sense of guilt or worthlessness prevails on the mind causing a lack of hope, and recurring thoughts of death or suicide can often trouble .
Depression Symptoms: Physical
Depression is sometimes linked to physical symptoms. These include:
• tiredness, low energy and fatigue .
• sleeping very late in the night, early-morning waking and Insomnia.
• Excessive sleep for long hours
• Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
Depression can make other health problems feel worse, particularly chronic pain. Key brain chemicals influence both mood and pain. Treating depression has been shown to improve co-existing illnesses.
Depression Symptom:
Changes in appetite , sudden changes in the body weight are symptoms of depression. Increased appetite, or loss of appetite .sudden and serious unexplained weight loss or weight gain.

Serious effects on daily routine of life.
Depression can cause loss of careers, and strain relationships . Nothing seems good. there is a complete loss of interest in pleasure activities, including sex. In severe cases, depression can become life-threatening.
Suicide ideation can be sign of warning
Suicide ideation is common amongst the depressed. they often indulge in talking about death or suicide. they can get aggressive and threaten to hurt people. This can be serious . You can immediately call 09179383554 to speak to us If you ever think of or idealise suicide . We will help you overcome such negativity.
Doctors link the cause of depression to altered brain structure and chemical function. they are of the opinion that ,”Brain circuits that regulate mood may work less efficiently during depression.although it has not been conclusively proven in any validated research. yet the Medicines that treat depression are prescribed with the belief to improve communication between neurons , making them function normally. Experts also think that while traumas caused by the stress of life can trigger depression if and when one is biologically prone and vulnerable to develop the disorder. depression can also be caused by long term chronic disease , lack of vitamins ,some of the medications, alcohol or substance abuse, thyroid, PCOS, hormonal changes, or even the season.
Diagnosing Depression:There is no established lab test for depression. There are a few tests developed by psychologists , make an accurate diagnosis, where the psychologists/ doctors analyse a patient’s description of the symptoms over a period of past two to six months . These tests will refer to your medical history, your mood history, and discuss behaviors, and daily activities which will help reveal the severity and type of depression . The test can also reveal anxiety and stress to find out the most effective treatment for depression.
Therapy for Depression
It has been observed that various kind of talk therapy can fight mild to moderate depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps analyse and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression. Interpersonal therapy identifies how your relationships impact your mood. Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps people understand how their behavior and mood are affected by unresolved issues and unconscious feelings. Some patients find a few months of therapy are all they need, while others continue long term.
Medications for Depression
Good follow-up with your doctor is importance. If the first medication tried doesn’t help, there’s a good chance another will. The combination of talk therapy and medication appears particularly effective.

The Role of Social Support
Because loneliness goes hand-in-hand with depression, developing a social support network can be an important part of treatment. This may include joining a support group, finding an online support community, or making a genuine effort to see friends and family more often. Even joining a book club or taking classes at your gym can help you connect with people on a regular basis.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Another option for patients with treatment-resistant or severe melancholic depression is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This treatment uses electric charges to create a controlled seizure. Patients are not conscious for the procedure. ECT helps 80% to 90% of patients who receive it, giving new hope to those who don’t improve with medication.

Preksha meditation :The Perceptive Breathing Technique Helps Fight Major Depression

Preksha meditation -The Perceptive Breathing technique can bring down the stress hormones in the central nervous system.

Preksha meditation -The Perceptive breathing exercises help alleviate severe depression, as has been proved by the treatment of many patients by us who have long been under the treatment of medication administering medicines .

Most of our patients , had depression that had not responded to medication even after a long treatment .The beneficial treatment under Preksha meditation -shwas preksha -The Perceptive Breathing Technique conducted on a large group of patients , by us in our clinic reveal that :“a large number of patients not responding to the treatment of antidepressants and SSRIs , find the new technique of controlled breathing – under Preksha Meditation shwas preksha much more helpful -The Perceptive Breathing technique had in reality worked best for each person to treat their severe and chronic depression. Preksha meditation -The Perceptive Breathing Technique comes out as the short term but long lasting promising, lower-cost therapy and a , non-drug approach for patients suffering from severe depression. .”

Preksha meditation -The Perceptive Breathing Technique can be learnt over a series of sitting sessions of Preksha meditation -The Perceptive Breathing Technique in our clinic over a period of two to three months and the disease can be eliminated completely.

The technique involves a series of perceptive rhythmic breathing exercises designed to put the mind and body of the affected in a tranquil, calm , peaceful , purposeful and meditative state.

How can we help you: our regular daily sessions of preksha meditation , Kayotsarga ,counseling sessions/mental exercises at Mansik Pramarsh is a specialist conducted program for managing to overcome depression . Hundreds have benefited, it is your turn now. come and join .Call 09179383554 or email : mansikpramarsh@gmail.com.

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Do you think your spouse is depressed and want to know how to help

Posted in daily writings and musings of the psychologist, tagged anger, angry, anxiety, clinical psychologist in indore, clinicalpsychologist, counselling psychologist, depression, family counselling, family counsellor, family counsellor in indore, family dispute counselling, family fights, family systems, family therapist in indore, family therapists, family therapy, familytherapist, familytherapistin indore, lifestyle, marital counseling, marital counselling, marital counsellor, marital disputes, marital disputes counseling, maritaltherapy, marraige counselling, marriage, marriage counseling, marriage counseling in Indore, meditation, mental health, mindset, premarital counselling, premarital counsellor, premarriage counselling, premarriage fears, psy, psychiatrist, psychological abuse, psychologist, psychologist in indore, psychologistinindore, psychologistsinindore, psychology, psychotherapyLeave a comment, reflections, relationship, relationships, sad, society, Tagged anxiety, women on June 20, 2026| Leave a Comment »

maxresdefault When Deepti (name changed) had called on us the other day , she had wanted an appointment for her husband , who she thought had been suffering from depression for quite long time . I had advised her that she should accompany her husband to the counseling session. After a few sessions with both of them together and separately with each partner ,it emerged that both of them suffered from depression.Yet they have been in a denial mode.I have seen in many cases that partners refuse to believe that what they are suspecting others suffer from could also be happening to them .They would always believe that just because the other person is complaining he or she could be depressed.Deepti had faced similar situation when she had come to me.Explained Deepti,”my husband Sameer {name changed}blames me for the problems in our marriage.He says that we have all the problems in our relationship because I am depressed.He tells everyone in my family and his family that if my wife was not undergoing depression,there would not be any issues in our marriage.But on the contrary I believe it’s always my husband who suffers from depression.He always complains about everything and blames me unnecessarily when things do not workout as per his plans”.

Family therapist during meeting with unhappy, married couple It is normal to have little bit difference of opinion in marital life but should each time difference arisen become the cause of a major fight then the husband wife team need to look at their status of their perceptual faculty. It is common to become little dejected after marital argument but to think of the other person being depressed definitely should be a cause of concern for the partners.It is very likely that both partners are perceiving some issues,concerns and a few problems in marriage negatively that has been giving depression to each other.Depression is made out to be a neurotic disorder hence people are always afraid of agreeing that they are undergoing such state of emotional upheaval.The usual response to such situation being.”I am o.k. it is the other person who seems to be suffering from depression”.

argu cpl Somewhat similar is the story of Seema and Jatin (names changed) both budding doctors still in their process of setting up their household. The problem arose when a fine day Seema threatened to commit suicide on a very small whimsical issue. She had convinced herself that her husband does not pay her as much attention as he is giving to his other female colleagues in the hospital where he works . This came as a very major shock to Jatin. Jatin had nowhere ever thought about his coworkers in this manner. No amount of explanation could convince his wife and she continued to fight with him from time to time on the same subject forcing her husband to lead a solitary life away from the friends and acquaintances.What began as a depression with one of the spouses had pulled the other partner too into the same state of mind ,giving him depression. Jatin explains his situation in the following words,” My wife Seema has been idealising suicide from her college days. Our relationship dates back to seven years now. We had begun dating in the first year of our college. In the college too she was always throwing tantrums on me.It is quite surprising that she acts in this manner only when I am around and with me only.She would often break up with me on small pretexts and remain incommunicado for days together. She will come out of her shell on her own. She would then hardly remember that she has not been in touch with me for so many days. Everything becomes very normal for her soon , but it leaves me completely drained out emotionally.I can never discuss about such a behaviour of my wife to any one in the family or friends as she behaves normal in front of others.I do understand that she does it to gain my attention . For me she is my wife .I do give her the required love and affection. My whole life revolves around her . But I fail to understand why would she want me to be exclusively with her only all the times. This kind of obsessive behaviour from my wife has started telling on my professional responsibility. I can not be a doctor in such a big hospital where I am working by living in isolation and yet I do not know how to solve the problem.You being a psychologist could possibly understand the situation better and help us”.

A few sessions with the couple revealed that they both in spite of their long dating history had failed to emotionally connect with each other so far. Seema had wanted to make the emotional connection but had not understood how to proceed with it. She had always wanted to make Jatin part of her inner life. Each time she tried she sounded more pathetic and distressed and felt completely remorseful when she did not get the desired attention and response from Jatin.

arguing couple Jatin understood her well but he too could not connect with Seema.He did not know how to make her feel loved and understood.She just wanted him to love her and care about her. But her such behaviour had put off Jatin, leaving him cold and at times uninterested in her .Both the partners had been frustrated and didn’t know how to handle such a situation.

It has been observed by us that one partner in a marriage is depressed , the cause would always be a marital situation between the two spouses. The solution to such a situation has to be found within the marriage situation only.There can be no solution by putting the onus to only one of the members to the marriage, as the reason is not individual but a common factor is responsible for whatever is happening to the spouses.

psychologist-helping-couple-relationship-difficulties-office-49310915 In the event of either of you suffering from depression , both of you should help each other explore how your relationship dynamic could be causing such a depression. Though you may want the other person to get individual treatment to his or her complaints by way of the intervention of a psychologist, it is in truth be your total marital situation that needs to be looked in a different perspective as different from your own point of view. In such a situation you would do well to get your self assessed by our professional family therapist and counselor. We will together then work out a plan that works to revive your marital relationship .Always remember that you both are equal partners to the happiness and bliss of your marriage and hence let us find the way to the resolution of the differences in marriage too together with each partner respecting and trusting the other equally.

-Ramneek Kapoor – Family Therapist, Psychologist Counselor and Science of Living Expert.

Family will survive all storms with a little patience and perseverance

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Getting Control of your OCD in 4 Comprehensive (medication-free) Steps

Posted in daily writings and musings of the psychologist, tagged anxiety, CBT, depression, depression counseling in indore, health, mental health, mental-illness, OCD, psychiatrist, psychologist, psychologist in indore, stress on June 18, 2026| 2 Comments »

First, let’s hear from those who have bravely faced their obsessions and compulsions and, with the help of our four-step strategic therapy, have managed to reclaim control of their lives. Doesn’t it sound surprising that individuals who suffered from OCD for years, despite being on long-term medication, have finally found relief? It may seem unbelievable to many who have struggled with OCD for years. However, this is often due to a lack of proper guidance and corrective approaches.

Let’s listen to the inspiring stories of individuals who have successfully taken control of their OCD and are now leading normal lives:

Aarti’s Journey
Aarti, 22 (name changed), doesn’t even remember when she first developed the habit of compulsively washing every piece of clothing she wore outside. Each time she returned home, whether from college or the market, she would immediately head to the washroom, change her clothes, and wash them. Initially, her parents saw this as an attempt to maintain cleanliness. However, their concern grew when they noticed her repeating this behavior throughout the day, from morning until evening.

By the time Aarti came to us, she had been on strong psychiatric medications for over six years. Despite relying on anti-anxiety and SSRI pills, her OCD persisted. It wasn’t until she began our treatment program that she experienced significant relief.

Ahmad’s Story
Ahmad, a businessman in Dubai, had achieved considerable success in his career. However, he couldn’t fully enjoy his accomplishments due to intrusive, obsessive thoughts. “An unknown anxiety grips my mind over trivial matters,” Ahmad explains. This overwhelming anxiety would only subside after he performed certain repetitive acts, which frightened his family.

Prakash’s Experience
Prakash, an architect, had built a flourishing career and enjoyed a high social status. Yet, he struggled with obsessive thoughts that began in high school. Although medications temporarily alleviated his symptoms, the obsessive thoughts returned with greater intensity whenever he stopped the medications for more than a week.

Understanding OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental and behavioral health condition characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These compulsions are performed to reduce the distress caused by obsessions, perpetuating a vicious cycle.

The cycle of OCD typically includes:

Obsession: Unwanted, intrusive thoughts or impulses.
Mental distress: Anxiety or fear triggered by these thoughts.
Compulsion: Repetitive actions performed to alleviate the distress.
Temporary relief: A short-lived sense of relief before the cycle restarts.

Common Symptoms of OCD

Obsessions

Obsessions are repetitive, intrusive thoughts that are often illogical but feel uncontrollable. These may include:

Concerns about safety or cleanliness.
Worries about relationships or social interactions.
Irrational fears about natural or unnatural phenomena.

Compulsions

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or rituals performed to relieve the distress caused by obsessions. Common compulsions include:

Excessive cleaning or handwashing.
Repeatedly checking locks, appliances, or emails.
Counting or arranging objects.
Hoarding or obsessive texting.

Our Treatment Approach

We have developed an effective program to help clients overcome OCD and regain control of their lives:

Trans-Cranial Cerebral Spinal Stimulation
Using self-projected inner sound therapy (Mahapran Dhwani), this technique targets affected brain areas. Patients undergo daily or alternate-day sessions of 45 minutes for 8–12 weeks, resulting in significant OCD remission.
Gut and Mind Correction Therapy
By focusing on the gut-brain axis and ventral vagus nerve stimulation, we address the emotional and mental imbalances that trigger obsessive thoughts.
Kayotsarga and Chakra Meditation
Kayotsarga exercises and chakra-focused meditation (Swas Preksha) help patients achieve emotional balance and self-regulation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Affirmations
Guided CBT sessions and positive affirmations empower patients to replace compulsive behaviors with healthier coping strategies.

Transforming Lives

Through a combination of advanced therapies, holistic practices, and expert guidance, our patients have achieved remarkable results. Many, including Aarti, Ahmad, and Prakash, are now living peaceful, medication-free lives, enjoying a sense of freedom they thought was unattainable.

Please let us know if we can help you with your OCD .

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Healing Dysfunctional Family Relationships

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Families are often envisioned as the cornerstone of love, support, and growth. However, the reality is far more nuanced, with many families grappling with the complexities of dysfunction, unresolved conflicts, and intergenerational trauma. In this blog post, we will deep-dive into the profound impacts of dysfunctional family dynamics, exploring real-life examples and therapeutic insights to understand the journey towards healing and restoring familial harmony.

Healing Dysfunctional Family Relationships

The Ripple Effects of Dysfunction:

Meet Kritika and Vijay (names changed), whose experiences epitomize the enduring repercussions of dysfunctional family environments. Their stories resonate deeply with countless individuals who have experienced familial dysfunction. Kritika and Vijay, having weathered tumultuous family dynamics in their formative years, continue to grapple with the emotional scars, even a decade into their marriage. Their unresolved traumas have cast a long shadow over their parenting journey, as their children inherit the legacy of unresolved conflict and emotional turmoil.

Dr. Kritika, a pseudonym for a real individual, provides a poignant example of the intergenerational transmission of dysfunction. Raised amidst the daily tumult of her parents’ disputes, she and her siblings bore witness to a triangular drama that played out with agonizing regularity. Lines were drawn, allegiances shifted, and familial bonds strained under the weight of unresolved grievances.

The ripple effects of dysfunctional family dynamics extend far beyond the immediate participants, permeating the lives of subsequent generations. Individuals like Sejal, Sonia, Kamolika, Anand, and Sumit, though fictional in name, embody the collective struggles of those who have endured traumatic family events. From PTSD and anxiety to deep-seated mistrust and unresolved phobias, the psychological toll of dysfunctional family dynamics reverberates through every facet of their lives. Moreover, their own children and spouses find themselves unwitting participants in a cycle of dysfunction, perpetuating the cycle unless intervention occurs.

Understanding Triangulation:

Central to our understanding of dysfunctional family dynamics is the concept of triangulation. What begins as innocuous interactions can quickly devolve into accusations, misunderstandings, and unresolved emotions, with family members unwittingly assuming roles as perpetrators, victims, or mediators. Left unchecked, these patterns of dysfunction can become entrenched, eroding familial bonds and hindering individual growth.

Yet, amidst the turmoil, there is hope. Through innovative therapeutic approaches, families can take on healing and reconciliation, managing past trauma to embrace a future defined by mutual understanding and support.

The Path to Healing:

At our organization, we offer a framework for addressing the underlying issues that contribute to familial dysfunction, empowering you to break free from the shackles of intergenerational trauma. Central to this process is the cultivation of empathy and understanding, both within the family unit and in the broader community.

By creating a safe space for open dialogue and honest communication, we begin the healing process, allowing individuals to confront their past traumas and head towards a brighter future. Through individual and group therapy sessions, families learn to navigate conflict constructively.

For individuals like Kritika and Vijay, the journey towards healing is challenging, but ultimately important. By confronting their past traumas and embracing a future defined by mutual respect and understanding, they lay the foundation for a closer bond.

Conclusion:

Through therapeutic support, families heal and reconcile, overcoming past trauma for mutual understanding. Together, we can break the cycle of dysfunction.

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Rejection therapy: How to Overcome Rejection and Rebuild Confidence and Trust in Self

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Neena felt desolate and lonely, and she suffered a sense of disorientation as she had been denied the job she was so confident of getting.

Rueben had completely given up after he had been passed over for a promotion, with his employer company preferring another candidate much junior to him in experience.

Tamanna felt numb and low after her boyfriend Nahar dropped her and opted for another relationship.

All these people have been denied and rejected from doing whatever they had expected or wanted to do. Some of them had worked for and invested years in reaching where they wanted to be in their careers or relationships.

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Many such rejections have been witnessed in recent times, where people had to leave their homes and friends abroad after being denied extensions of visas, or students had to shelve their study plans for similar reasons.

Getting rejected breaks morale. It hurts to the core too. Whether it’s being rejected by a suitor, denial of a much-awaited promotion, or a rejected job interview, rejection is not always taken in an acceptable manner. Even though people are sometimes apprehensive of hearing a “no,” they do not want to hear it for fear of not being approved.

For some people, the fear of hearing “no” becomes so strong that it stops them from taking risks or asking for what they want. Rejection sensitivity can deeply affect daily life, leading to anger, irritation, financial stress, social stress, and often much more than what is stated above.

With so many layoffs, upheavals, and shelving of long-term plans, the hopes and confidence of many are getting derailed.

Let’s understand how we can deal with rejections and the shattering of dreams and expectations, and make rejections less hurtful and more introspective in an accepting way to help rebuild mental and emotional strength and move forward. It sounds easy, but it is not. That’s where the process of “rejection therapy” plays a very positive role in rebuilding and re-emerging as a better person.

What is rejection therapy, and how does it help?

We would rather call it a reconfirming self-technique, where we undertake self-acceptance, self-expression, and a self-improvement process that we can practice on our own when needed.

In this therapy, instead of avoiding situations where we might be told “no,” we actively anticipate them without causing apprehension and anxiety.

The dynamic social environment carries a lot of grapevine, and if we pay attention to these rumours, we can expect to be either accepted, ignored, or rejected. The anticipated discomfort begins much in advance, and we can build resilience to it in smaller steps.

You start with tiny social challenges where you expect to be rejected, and then gradually build your tolerance to discomfort.

The goal isn’t to reject rejection. The exercise helps build confidence, reduce social anxiety, and not permit fear to control your life. When we realise that rejection does not mean as much as we thought—and that many people are kinder than we imagine—it becomes easier to take risks that matter.

But that doesn’t mean you should expect only negative results. Being hopeful and positive has its rewards, and that realisation brings happiness and acceptance.

Wherever you fear and anticipate rejection, acceptance can bring wonderful surprises and self-acceptance.

Gradually, the human brain learns that rejection can be worked through by looking for substitute rewards, and that rejection is not as damaging as expected.

Small steps in dealing with anticipated refusals make you more accepting and comforted. You move on in life and develop maturity and patience to bear the brunt of major challenges.

Each rejection handled with calmness and maturity builds mental and emotional strength and equips the brain with a better understanding of the subject, developing resilience and adjustment.

Rejection then becomes less painful and traumatic as you learn to manage such situations deliberately.

Rejection becomes less self-effacing and more about learning and adjustment. Your brain rewires itself to see social situations as opportunities for growth rather than threats to avoid.

If the thought of anticipated rejection or refusal causes severe anxiety, panic, or intense negative emotions, you should seek professional support from a therapist rather than trying to handle it alone. We at Alka Mansik Pramarsh Foundation can help you manage such anxiety, fear, or panic and help you move forward.

Rejection does not define your life in totality. It can be an opportunity to build a stronger future and prepare yourself to overcome the fear of rejection.

When you stop letting the possibility of hearing “no” determine your worth and start adding value to your decisions for the future, you open yourself to opportunities, connections, and experiences you might have overlooked.

You can contact us at Alka Mansik Pramarsh Foundation if you feel you need professional counselling in the following situations:

When your anxiety, fear, or stress worsens and causes distress
When you are unable to move past feelings of rejection and constantly feel sad or hopeless
When you experience panic
When you develop physical symptoms or traumatic stress linked to negative thoughts
When you find yourself becoming avoidant, overly self-critical, or nihilistic
When you feel overwhelmed or have thoughts of self-harm
When you are unable to carry out your day-to-day functioning

Please call or reach out to us at @mansikpramarsh. We would be glad to help you.

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High-functioning depression: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

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What is high-functioning depression?

Sudhir (name changed ) has been managing his large company for years together and didn’t believe it could happen to him when he was told by this psychologist ,” you have been suffering from high functioning depression”. “ But how is this possible ,I have been managing all my affairs well and attending to all my routine .However the family could notice him being bored quite quickly and Sudhir has of late been getting tired often ,showing signs of irritation and impatience .

Often it is believed that a high functioning individual can never be depressed or even tired because he seems to always be active ,agile and his metabolism could be working at its best .But that may not be the case always .

High-functioning people always seem to be on the drive manning not only their work but also of others work too. High functioning depression is a term used to describe people who experience symptoms of depression while largely maintaining their daily responsibilities and outward appearance. Such high functioning individuals often are able to maintain high flying careers, professional relationships, and social lives, making it difficult even for themselves to recognize their own depressed state of mind .It could generally be taken as tiredness and distraction and they shrug it away ,when told that they could have a depression.

Is high -functioning depression a mental illness or an emotional disorder ?

The term high-functioning depression has not been officially recognised anywhere till now neither in ICD 10 or even in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is thus obviously not diagnosed by your psychiatrist or a psychologist.

It’s possible for a person to meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD) or persistent depressive disorder (PDD) while hiding many of the signs and symptoms by their being busy active and over the situation.When this is the case, they may be informally described as having high-functioning depression.

Persistent Depressive disorder is a recognised mental health condition characterized by long-term, chronic bouts of depression.

High-functioning depression and PDD share similarities, but they’re not the same. The term “high-functioning depression” describes someone who mostly keeps up appearances ,despite depressive symptoms.

If you think you or a loved one may be experiencing any form of depression and feel that because of your high functioning you are not able to decide what it is , it’s important to seek professional help. A professional psychologist or a psychiatrist can provide a proper diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment options.

Symptoms of high functioning depression

Because it’s not an official diagnosis, high-functioning depression doesn’t have distinct symptoms. Warning signs of high-functioning depression, and of depressive disorders generally, can include:

Persistent feelings of aloofness ,sadness or emptiness
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions with clarity
Periodic low self esteem and self-doubts
Persistent fatigue or regular low energy
Erratic or altered sleep patterns (not able to sleep or oversleeping)
Change in eating habits .Appetite changes (increased or decreased)
Irritation or restlessness
Loss of interest in normally previous enjoyed activities
Feelings of giving up ,hopelessness or pessimism
Physical symptoms like headaches or digestive issues
Thoughts of self harm ,death or suicide .

The situation can be different for different people.Depression can look different for everyone, and you don’t need to hit a bout of actual sickness or depression. Now is the good time for you to seek help.

People with high-functioning depression may try to hide their symptoms from others, often out of fear of being judged or a feeling of embarrassment.Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness. Even if coping with high-functioning depression seems possible on your own, you don’t need to manage without help. Treatment can help alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and prevent the condition from worsening over time.A person attempting to hide symptoms of depression may aggravate the problem hence let’s not delay further but talk now .

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