Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a complex eating disorder unrelated to body image, unlike anorexia. The ARFID eating disorder is often misunderstood; it can affect both children and adults. With timely care, recovery is possible. Cadabam’s Hospitals offers trusted, compassionate care and evidence-based treatment. What is ARFID...
02 December,2025 | 5 min read
Suicidal ideation means thoughts about ending one’s life. These may be passive or active. Active suicidal ideation vs passive ideation reflects the difference in severity. Passive thoughts feel like wishing not to wake up. Active thoughts involve intent, planning, or means. Both signal distress and need psychiatric care to prevent...
25 November,2025 | 5 min read
Trypophobia refers to an intense aversion or fear triggered by clustered holes, bumps, or porous patterns, like lotus pods or sponges. While the trypophobia meaning is simple, the underlying reaction can be surprisingly complex, influencing both emotional responses and visual processing. Though not a formal diagnosis, hospitals often assess its...
18 November,2025 | 5 min read
Delusions of being loved can be deeply distressing and may disrupt an individual’s social, professional, and personal life. Erotomania, though rare, is one such psychiatric disorder where a person holds a fixed belief that someone else, usually of higher social or professional standing, is in love with them. The emotional...
11 November,2025 | 5 min read
Maladaptive daydreaming is an intense, immersive form of fantasy that goes beyond casual daydreaming. While not yet recognised in official diagnostic manuals, it’s gaining attention for how deeply it can disrupt focus, relationships, and daily life. This article explores what it is, what causes it, how it feels, and how...
05 November,2025 | 5 min read
In relationships, ADHD hyperfocus can initially feel like a deep connection, but it often shifts. Unlike general attention, hyperfocus locks in intensely, sometimes strengthening bonds and sometimes creating emotional distance. Understanding ADHD Hyperfocus Hyperfocus is a lesser-known trait of ADHD, where a person becomes deeply absorbed in one thing, often...
28 October,2025 | 5 min read
Compulsive and pathological lying are often misunderstood and mislabelled. Many people use these terms interchangeably, yet they refer to distinct behavioural patterns. While both involve chronic dishonesty, the underlying motives, psychological traits, and emotional awareness behind them vary. This article unpacks the psychology behind compulsive lying, the clinical features of...
21 October,2025 | 5 min read
Psychoanalytic therapy, rooted in the foundational work of Sigmund Freud, is a longstanding approach in the field of mental health. Unlike brief, solution-focused therapies, this method delves deeply into the unconscious mind to uncover hidden motivations, unresolved conflicts, and early childhood influences that shape one’s emotional life. This article explores...
14 October,2025 | 5 min read
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