Navneet Kaur - Psychological Well-being & Resilience Centre

10/10/2025

22/09/2025

Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that can cause distressing, repetitive thoughts and behaviors, affecting daily life.

🔄 How the cycle works

1️⃣ Intrusive thought /obsession.
An unwanted thought pops in: “Did I lock the door?” or “What if I left the gas on and there’s a fire?”

2️⃣ Anxiety & distress
The thought feels threatening, triggering fear, guilt, or worry: “Something bad could happen if I don’t check!”

3️⃣ Compulsion/ritual
To feel safe, the person checks repeatedly—opening and closing the door or turning the gas k**b multiple times.

4️⃣ Temporary relief
Checking provides a short-lived sense of calm.
But the brain learns: “I feel safe because I checked,” so the next intrusive thought triggers the cycle again.

Breaking the cycle

ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) helps you face the fear without performing the ritual, allowing anxiety to naturally decrease.

14/09/2025

As a clinical psychologist, I often see people casually say “I’m so OCD” when they like things neat. But OCD is not about tidiness — it’s a mental health condition marked by intrusive, distressing thoughts and compulsive behaviors done to relieve anxiety.

Liking cleanliness = a preference.
Living with OCD = an exhausting cycle that disrupts daily life.

Let’s use the term responsibly, reduce stigma, and build awareness.

11/09/2025

Some days, no matter how hard you try, the mind feels cloudy.
As a clinical psychologist (and as a person), I’ve noticed this mental fog is more common than we realise.

It often shows up when we’re running on:
Too little sleep
Skipped or unbalanced meals
Constant information overload
Long hours of inactivity
Chronic stress

What I suggest to clients (and practice myself):
1. Say it out loud – verbalise that’s your mind feels foggy.
2. Ground yourself – notice what you see, hear, touch.
3. Write or visualise – put thoughts on paper , doing that helps with organising it.
4. Tiny steps – break tasks into micro-chunks.
5. Self-compassion – remind yourself: it’s okay if your mind feels foggy , you can take a break.

04/09/2025

37 tabs open,but the screen’s blank.

That’s brain fog.

When brain fog hits, which one is you?

1️⃣ Forgetting why you walked into the room
2️⃣ Re-reading the same sentence 10 times
3️⃣ Words disappearing mid-conversation
4️⃣ Feeling like you’re on autopilot

Drop your number in the comments — let’s see which one is the most common.

24/06/2025

Let’s play a quick check-in 👇

Which one hits hardest today?

A) I feel guilty when I rest
B) I say yes even when I’m drained
C) I’m scared to disappoint others
D) I don’t know who I am without productivity.

Reminder: You don’t have to earn rest.
You don’t need to explain your boundaries.

05/05/2025

What may look as indecisiveness , maybe , your brain & body trying to protect you. When you freeze in the face of a decision or overwhelming situation, the key is gentle nervous system regulation— not forcing yourself to “just do it.”

03/06/2024

A secure attachment style is characterized by a healthy and balanced approach to relationships, marked by confidence, stability, and positive interactions. It is generally the result of consistent and responsive caregiving during childhood, which fosters a sense of safety and trust.

31/05/2024

Attachment styles formed in early childhood can persist into adulthood, influencing romantic relationships, friendships, and even professional interactions. Adults with secure attachments tend to have healthy, balanced relationships, while those with insecure attachment styles may struggle with intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation. Understanding one’s attachment style can be a crucial step in addressing personal and relational challenges.

28/05/2024

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that causes significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. These symptoms may or may not be associated with a diagnosed medical condition, but the individual’s response to the symptoms is disproportionate to the actual physical ailment.

Key features of SSD include:

1. One or More Physical Symptoms: These symptoms can vary and may change over time. Common complaints include pain, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, and neurological symptoms.
2. Excessive Thoughts, Feelings, or Behaviors: Individuals with SSD may exhibit high levels of anxiety about their health, spend a lot of time and energy on their symptoms or health concerns, and may frequently seek medical care or reassurance.
3. Persistent Symptoms: The symptoms are persistent, typically lasting more than six months, and cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

The exact cause of SSD is not well understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, biological, psychological, and social factors. Risk factors include having a history of chronic illness, experiencing significant stress or trauma, and having a family history of somatic symptoms.

Treatment for SSD often involves a combination of approaches, including:

• Psychotherapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to help individuals change their patterns of thinking and behavior related to their symptoms.

• Education and Support: Providing education about the disorder and ongoing support can help individuals manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

It’s important for treatment to be coordinated among healthcare providers to address both the physical and psychological aspects of the disorder effectively.

27/05/2024

Identifying core beliefs involves introspection and analysis of patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Here are some steps to help identify your core beliefs:

1. **Reflect on Recurrent Thoughts**: Notice patterns in your thinking, especially during emotional reactions or stressful situations. Pay attention to automatic thoughts that come up repeatedly.

2. **Examine Emotional Reactions**: Strong emotional responses can be indicators of underlying core beliefs. Reflect on situations that trigger intense emotions and try to understand the beliefs driving these reactions.

3. **Analyze Patterns in Behavior**: Look at consistent behaviors or habits, especially those that seem counterproductive. Consider what beliefs might be motivating these actions.

4. **Identify Self-Talk**: Listen to your internal dialogue, especially self-criticism or self-praise. The way you talk to yourself can reveal beliefs about your worth, abilities, and identity.

5. **Use Thought Records**: Keep a journal to record specific situations, your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Analyze these records for recurring themes that point to core beliefs.

6. **Challenge Negative Thoughts**: When you notice negative or unhelpful thoughts, ask yourself what these thoughts say about you, others, or the world. This can help uncover deeper beliefs.
7. *Therapeutic Techniques***: Techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are designed to help individuals uncover and modify core beliefs. Working with a therapist can be particularly effective in this process.

By systematically examining these areas, you can start to uncover the core beliefs that influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This awareness is the first step towards addressing and potentially changing unhelpful beliefs.

09/05/2024

When conflict is mismanaged, it can cause great harm to a relationship, but when handled in a respectful way, conflict provides an opportunity to strengthen the bond between two people.