Decoding Impulse, Addiction, and the Brain

Evidence-based writing on ADHD, addiction, and disorders of impulse, reward and control.

Articles by Dr. Sidharth Sood

Impulse

The Addiction Nobody Talks About at the Dinner Table
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The Addiction Nobody Talks About at the Dinner Table

Roughly 21% of Indian adults use smokeless tobacco. It gets a fraction of the attention alcohol does - despite a far larger public health footprint.

Jul 23, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Gaming Addiction in Indian Teens: When Is It a Disorder?
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Gaming Addiction in Indian Teens: When Is It a Disorder?

When does gaming become gaming disorder? An AIIMS-trained psychiatrist explains the WHO criteria, warning signs in Indian teenagers, and evidence-based treatment.

Jul 15, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Why You Can't Stop Scrolling: The Science of Dopamine and Loss of Control
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Why You Can't Stop Scrolling: The Science of Dopamine and Loss of Control

Struggling to stop scrolling on your phone? Learn how dopamine, impulse control, and behavioural addiction affect your brain—and what actually helps.

Apr 6, 2026 10 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
ADHD and Substance Use: The Hidden Link Most People Don't Talk About
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ADHD and Substance Use: The Hidden Link Most People Don't Talk About

Explore the connection between ADHD and substance use disorders, the self-medication hypothesis, and why ADHD medications are not associated with increased addiction risk.

Mar 14, 2026 5 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Treatment for Adult ADHD: Comprehensive Approaches to Managing ADHD
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Treatment for Adult ADHD: Comprehensive Approaches to Managing ADHD

Explore evidence-based treatment options for adult ADHD including medication, therapy, coaching, and lifestyle approaches for comprehensive management.

Feb 14, 2026 9 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
ADHD and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection and Finding Relief
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ADHD and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection and Finding Relief

Discover why anxiety often co-occurs with ADHD, how they interact, and what treatment approaches work for both conditions.

Feb 13, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
ADHD and Time Management: Conquering Time Blindness
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ADHD and Time Management: Conquering Time Blindness

Learn practical strategies to overcome time blindness and time management challenges in ADHD, including tools and techniques that work with your ADHD brain.

Feb 12, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How ADHD Affects Work Performance: Strategies for Success
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How ADHD Affects Work Performance: Strategies for Success

Learn how ADHD impacts productivity, focus, and relationships at work, and discover practical strategies to improve performance and career satisfaction.

Feb 11, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
ADHD in Adults
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ADHD in Adults

Understanding adult ADHD: how it presents differently than childhood ADHD and what treatment options are available.

Feb 10, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Symptoms of Adult ADHD: Recognizing ADHD in Adults
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Symptoms of Adult ADHD: Recognizing ADHD in Adults

Understand how ADHD presents in adults, learn the inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity symptoms, and understand why diagnosis is often delayed.

Feb 10, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood

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Why Your Phone Is Engineered to Hijack Your Attention - Not Just Distract You
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Why Your Phone Is Engineered to Hijack Your Attention - Not Just Distract You

The psychology behind compulsive phone checking isn't new - it's decades-old behavioral science, repurposed by app design.

Jul 22, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
ADHD Isn't Laziness - What Brain Imaging Actually Shows About Motivation
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ADHD Isn't Laziness - What Brain Imaging Actually Shows About Motivation

A landmark PET imaging study found measurable differences in the ADHD brain's reward pathway. Here's what it means for the "just try harder" narrative.

Jul 21, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
The "One Peg a Day Is Healthy" Myth - What the Research on Alcohol and Sleep Actually Shows
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The "One Peg a Day Is Healthy" Myth - What the Research on Alcohol and Sleep Actually Shows

"One drink a day is heart-healthy" is one of the most repeated health claims in India. A 2024 meta-analysis of 27 studies tells a different story.

Jul 20, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Dual Diagnosis: When Addiction and Mental Health Collide
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Dual Diagnosis: When Addiction and Mental Health Collide

What is dual diagnosis? How addiction and depression or anxiety interact, and why treating only one without the other fails. Expert psychiatry insights.

Jul 15, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Gym Drug Abuse in India: Steroids, Fat Burners and the Brain
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Gym Drug Abuse in India: Steroids, Fat Burners and the Brain

An addiction psychiatrist explains gym drug abuse in India — anabolic steroids, fat burners and unregulated supplements — their effects on the brain, mood and dependence risk.

Jul 15, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
The Neuroscience of Fear: Why Pre-Movie 'Mukesh' Ads Don't Actually Cure Addiction
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The Neuroscience of Fear: Why Pre-Movie 'Mukesh' Ads Don't Actually Cure Addiction

Why fear-based anti-smoking campaigns fail: The neuroscience of addiction, craving, and behavioral change—and what actually works.

May 28, 2026 9 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
The Reality of NRT in India: Why Your Nicotine Gum Isn't Working
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The Reality of NRT in India: Why Your Nicotine Gum Isn't Working

A super specialist addiction psychiatrist explains why most quit attempts fail and how to actually use nicotine replacement therapy correctly for lasting smoking cessation.

May 28, 2026 9 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Nicotine, Noir, and Neurobiology: What Anurag Kashyap's 'No Smoking' Gets Right About Addiction
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Nicotine, Noir, and Neurobiology: What Anurag Kashyap's 'No Smoking' Gets Right About Addiction

Addiction psychiatrist analysis: How the film No Smoking depicts nicotine withdrawal, craving psychology, and neurobiological addiction with surprising accuracy.

May 28, 2026 10 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Smoking Cessation in Dual-Diagnosis: Navigating Varenicline with Co-Morbid Depression
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Smoking Cessation in Dual-Diagnosis: Navigating Varenicline with Co-Morbid Depression

Expert guidance on using varenicline for smoking cessation when depression is present. The EAGLES trial, safety considerations, and alternative treatments explained.

May 28, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Varenicline vs. NRT: An Addiction Psychiatrist's Guide to Quitting
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Varenicline vs. NRT: An Addiction Psychiatrist's Guide to Quitting

Compare varenicline (Champix) and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation. Expert guidance on which treatment is right for you.

May 28, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How to Quit Alcohol: Complete Guide to Recovery in India
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How to Quit Alcohol: Complete Guide to Recovery in India

Learn evidence-based strategies to quit alcohol safely. Comprehensive guide covering treatment options, recovery steps, and professional help for alcohol addiction.

May 2, 2026 12 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Alcohol Craving and Brain Science: Understanding the Neurobiology of Urges
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Alcohol Craving and Brain Science: Understanding the Neurobiology of Urges

Understand why alcohol cravings persist in recovery. Learn the neuroscience of alcohol urges, triggers, and how addiction psychiatry treats persistent cravings.

Mar 12, 2026 11 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Signs of Cannabis Addiction: Recognizing Dependency
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Signs of Cannabis Addiction: Recognizing Dependency

Understand the warning signs of cannabis addiction and when to seek professional help. Learn how cannabis affects the brain and treatment options available.

Mar 12, 2026 10 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Dopamine and Addiction: How Addictive Substances Hijack Your Brain's Reward System
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Dopamine and Addiction: How Addictive Substances Hijack Your Brain's Reward System

Understand dopamine's role in addiction. Learn how addictive drugs manipulate brain chemistry, create dependency, and what this means for treatment and recovery.

Mar 12, 2026 12 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Psychological Causes of Premature Ejaculation: Treatment Approaches
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Psychological Causes of Premature Ejaculation: Treatment Approaches

Understanding how psychological factors like anxiety, stress, and relationship issues contribute to premature ejaculation and evidence-based treatment options.

Mar 10, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Sexual Performance Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment
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Sexual Performance Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment

Learn about sexual performance anxiety, its psychological roots, and evidence-based psychiatric treatments to overcome fear during sexual encounters.

Mar 9, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Psychological Erectile Dysfunction: When Anxiety Affects Sexual Function
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Psychological Erectile Dysfunction: When Anxiety Affects Sexual Function

Understanding how anxiety, stress, and psychological factors cause erectile dysfunction and evidence-based treatment options from a psychiatrist.

Mar 8, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Porn Addiction Treatment: Evidence-Based Psychiatric Approaches
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Porn Addiction Treatment: Evidence-Based Psychiatric Approaches

Understanding pornography addiction, its psychological effects, and effective psychiatric treatment options to overcome compulsive use.

Mar 7, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Signs of Pornography Addiction: When Use Becomes Problematic
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Signs of Pornography Addiction: When Use Becomes Problematic

Recognizing warning signs of pornography addiction including compulsive use, escalation, and negative consequences on relationships and sexual health.

Mar 6, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Low Sex Drive: Psychological Causes and Psychiatric Treatment
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Low Sex Drive: Psychological Causes and Psychiatric Treatment

Understanding how stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues cause low sexual desire and effective psychiatric treatment approaches.

Mar 5, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Sexual Anxiety Treatment: Overcoming Fear and Reclaiming Intimate Experiences
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Sexual Anxiety Treatment: Overcoming Fear and Reclaiming Intimate Experiences

Evidence-based psychiatric treatments for sexual anxiety including CBT, exposure therapy, and medication options to overcome fear during intimate moments.

Mar 3, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How Addiction Affects the Brain
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How Addiction Affects the Brain

Understanding the neuroscience of addiction: how it changes the brain and why this knowledge is crucial for recovery.

Mar 1, 2026 9 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Family Support in Addiction Recovery: How to Help a Loved One
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Family Support in Addiction Recovery: How to Help a Loved One

Learn how families can effectively support addiction recovery, set healthy boundaries, and navigate codependency in the recovery process.

Feb 9, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Relapse Prevention Strategies: Maintaining Addiction Recovery
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Relapse Prevention Strategies: Maintaining Addiction Recovery

Learn evidence-based relapse prevention strategies, identify triggers, and develop action plans to maintain long-term addiction recovery.

Feb 8, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe
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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe

Understand alcohol withdrawal symptoms, timeline, dangers, and why medical supervision is critical for safe alcohol detoxification.

Feb 7, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Can Addiction Be Treated Successfully?
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Can Addiction Be Treated Successfully?

Exploring evidence-based addiction treatment approaches and the reality of recovery with proper professional care.

Feb 1, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Signs of Alcohol Addiction
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Signs of Alcohol Addiction

Learn to recognize the warning signs of alcohol addiction and understand when professional help is essential for recovery.

Jan 25, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood

Control

The Night Before My Hardest Exam, I Had a Panic Attack - Here's What Actually Got Me Through It
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The Night Before My Hardest Exam, I Had a Panic Attack - Here's What Actually Got Me Through It

A psychiatrist's personal account of exam-related panic, and the physiological facts about panic attacks that changed how he handled it.

Jul 24, 2026 5 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Lavender Oil for Anxiety: Ritual or Real Science? What the Clinical Trials Actually Tested
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Lavender Oil for Anxiety: Ritual or Real Science? What the Clinical Trials Actually Tested

Lavender oil is one of the most talked-about calming remedies online. The clinical evidence exists - but it's not testing what most people think.

Jul 23, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Exam Anxiety and Performance Pressure: When Nerves Become a Barrier
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Exam Anxiety and Performance Pressure: When Nerves Become a Barrier

How exam anxiety affects students and professionals. Understanding performance anxiety, its brain basis, and practical strategies with psychiatric insight.

Jul 15, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
OCD Symptoms Explained: Obsessions & Compulsions
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OCD Symptoms Explained: Obsessions & Compulsions

Detailed breakdown of OCD symptoms including common obsessions, compulsions, and how they impact daily functioning.

Jul 15, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
OCD vs Anxiety: Key Differences & Treatment Approaches
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OCD vs Anxiety: Key Differences & Treatment Approaches

Understand how OCD differs from generalized anxiety disorder and why accurate diagnosis affects treatment planning.

Jul 15, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder: Recognizing the Warning Symptoms
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Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder: Recognizing the Warning Symptoms

Learn to recognize early signs of bipolar disorder including mood episodes, behavioral changes, and warning indicators. When to seek professional psychiatric help.

Mar 12, 2026 12 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How Sleep Deprivation Affects the Brain and Mental Health
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How Sleep Deprivation Affects the Brain and Mental Health

Discover how chronic sleep deprivation damages the brain, impacts mental health, and increases psychiatric risks. Learn about long-term consequences and treatment options.

Mar 12, 2026 11 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Sleep Hygiene: A Complete Guide to Better Rest
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Sleep Hygiene: A Complete Guide to Better Rest

Master sleep hygiene with evidence-based practices. Learn how consistent schedules, light exposure, temperature control, and lifestyle changes can dramatically improve your sleep quality and overall health.

Mar 11, 2026 13 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Causes of Insomnia: Medical, Psychological, and Lifestyle Factors
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Causes of Insomnia: Medical, Psychological, and Lifestyle Factors

Comprehensive guide to insomnia causes. Learn how medical conditions, stress, anxiety, medications, and lifestyle factors contribute to sleep difficulties.

Mar 10, 2026 9 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Chronic Insomnia Treatment: Long-Term Solutions and Recovery
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Chronic Insomnia Treatment: Long-Term Solutions and Recovery

Explore comprehensive treatment options for chronic insomnia, including cognitive behavioral therapy, medications, and lifestyle interventions for lasting recovery.

Mar 10, 2026 10 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How to Fall Asleep Faster: Evidence-Based Techniques and Tips
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How to Fall Asleep Faster: Evidence-Based Techniques and Tips

Discover proven techniques to fall asleep faster, including relaxation methods, breathing exercises, and behavioral strategies. Achieve quicker sleep onset and better rest.

Mar 10, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule: Evidence-Based Strategies
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How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule: Evidence-Based Strategies

Learn proven methods to fix your sleep schedule, including progressive adjustments, light exposure, and behavioral techniques. Restore healthy sleep patterns with expert guidance.

Mar 10, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Insomnia and Depression: Understanding the Bidirectional Relationship
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Insomnia and Depression: Understanding the Bidirectional Relationship

Learn how insomnia and depression are interconnected. Discover how treating one can improve the other and evidence-based approaches to managing both conditions.

Mar 10, 2026 9 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
The Sleep Anxiety Cycle: Breaking Free from the Pattern
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The Sleep Anxiety Cycle: Breaking Free from the Pattern

Understand the sleep anxiety cycle where worry about sleep causes insomnia, creating more anxiety. Learn evidence-based strategies to break this harmful pattern.

Mar 10, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Stress and Insomnia: The Connection and Evidence-Based Solutions
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Stress and Insomnia: The Connection and Evidence-Based Solutions

Explore the relationship between stress and insomnia. Learn how stress affects sleep physiology and discover evidence-based strategies to manage stress-related sleep problems.

Mar 10, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
When to See a Doctor for Insomnia: Warning Signs and Red Flags
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When to See a Doctor for Insomnia: Warning Signs and Red Flags

Learn when professional help is needed for insomnia. Discover warning signs that indicate it's time to see a doctor and what to expect during evaluation.

Mar 10, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Why Can't I Sleep at Night? Common Causes and Solutions
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Why Can't I Sleep at Night? Common Causes and Solutions

Explore why you can't sleep at night. Learn about common causes of insomnia including anxiety, stress, poor sleep habits, and medical conditions, plus practical solutions for better sleep.

Mar 10, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Relationship Intimacy Problems: Psychiatric Approaches to Reconnection
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Relationship Intimacy Problems: Psychiatric Approaches to Reconnection

Understanding how emotional distance, communication issues, and unresolved conflict affect sexual intimacy and psychiatric solutions for reconnection.

Mar 4, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How Stress Affects Sexual Performance: The Mind-Body Connection
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How Stress Affects Sexual Performance: The Mind-Body Connection

Understanding the physiological and psychological mechanisms by which stress impairs sexual function and evidence-based stress management solutions.

Mar 2, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How Anxiety Affects Sleep
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How Anxiety Affects Sleep

Understanding the bidirectional relationship between anxiety and sleep, and evidence-based approaches to improve both.

Feb 15, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Treatment Options for Anxiety Disorders: Evidence-Based Approaches
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Treatment Options for Anxiety Disorders: Evidence-Based Approaches

Explore comprehensive treatment options for anxiety disorders including therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and neuromodulation therapies.

Feb 6, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How Anxiety Affects the Brain: The Neuroscience of Anxiety
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How Anxiety Affects the Brain: The Neuroscience of Anxiety

Discover the neurobiological changes that occur during anxiety and how understanding the brain's anxiety systems helps explain why anxiety feels so real.

Feb 5, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
What Is a Panic Attack?
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What Is a Panic Attack?

Understanding panic attacks: symptoms, triggers, and effective coping strategies for managing anxiety episodes.

Feb 5, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Social Anxiety Disorder Explained: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Social Anxiety Disorder Explained: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Comprehensive guide to social anxiety disorder, its symptoms, causes, and evidence-based treatment options to overcome social fear.

Feb 4, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Depression and Sleep Problems: Breaking the Cycle
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Depression and Sleep Problems: Breaking the Cycle

Understand the connection between depression and sleep disorders, and discover how improving sleep can help manage depression.

Feb 3, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Causes of Depression: Understanding Why Depression Develops
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Causes of Depression: Understanding Why Depression Develops

Explore the biological, genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that contribute to depression and increase risk.

Feb 2, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Symptoms of Depression: Recognizing the Signs
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Symptoms of Depression: Recognizing the Signs

Learn to recognize the emotional, physical, and cognitive symptoms of depression and understand when to seek professional help.

Feb 1, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Difference Between Stress and Depression
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Difference Between Stress and Depression

Understanding the key differences between normal stress and clinical depression to help you identify when professional help is needed.

Jan 20, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
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Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

A comprehensive guide to understanding depression, its symptoms, root causes, and evidence-based treatment options available today.

Jan 15, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
What is OCD? Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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What is OCD? Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Comprehensive guide to OCD symptoms, causes, and how it differs from perfectionism or cleanliness preferences.

Mar 10, 2024 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Why Do I Have Intrusive Thoughts? Causes & Management
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Why Do I Have Intrusive Thoughts? Causes & Management

Understand what intrusive thoughts are, why they occur, and evidence-based techniques to manage them.

Mar 9, 2024 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts: Cognitive & Behavioral Techniques
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How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts: Cognitive & Behavioral Techniques

Learn strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention to manage obsessive thought patterns.

Mar 8, 2024 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood

Mental Health Basics

What Does a Psychiatrist Actually Do? Decoding a Field Most People Misunderstand
Mental Health Basics

What Does a Psychiatrist Actually Do? Decoding a Field Most People Misunderstand

India has fewer than 9,000 psychiatrists for 1.4 billion people. Here's what psychiatry actually involves - and why the "pill counter" stereotype is wrong.

Jul 19, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
What Is Neuroplasticity? An Introduction to How Your Brain Actually Changes
Mental Health Basics

What Is Neuroplasticity? An Introduction to How Your Brain Actually Changes

An addiction psychiatrist explains what neuroplasticity really means, what the research actually shows, and why "rewiring your brain" isn't instant.

Jul 18, 2026 7 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
What Is a DM in Addiction Psychiatry? Understanding the Highest Psychiatric Qualification in India
Mental Health Basics

What Is a DM in Addiction Psychiatry? Understanding the Highest Psychiatric Qualification in India

What does DM Addiction Psychiatry mean? The rarest super-specialty qualification in Indian psychiatry, what it involves, and why it matters for addiction treatment.

Jul 15, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
When to See a Doctor for Sexual Problems: Professional Help Guide
Mental Health Basics

When to See a Doctor for Sexual Problems: Professional Help Guide

Understanding when professional psychiatric evaluation is needed for sexual concerns, what to expect, and how treatment can help restore sexual health.

Mar 1, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
When Should You See a Psychiatrist?
Mental Health Basics

When Should You See a Psychiatrist?

Clear guidance on recognizing when professional psychiatric care is necessary and how to take the first step.

Feb 25, 2026 6 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood
Mental Health Myths in India
Mental Health Basics

Mental Health Myths in India

Debunking common myths about mental health that prevent people from seeking treatment and recovering.

Feb 20, 2026 8 min read By Dr. Sidharth Sood

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