Dr. Ruhi Satija

22/11/2025

Yesterday on the plane, he had to sit with his dad while I sat right behind them with the baby. Two little ones can’t sit together because of the emergency masks… so there he was, just one row ahead of me. And then suddenly, his tiny hand reached back through the seat, searching for mine.

In that moment, my heart melted and cracked all at once. He has been so patient these days—so gentle, so understanding as I juggle a newborn and ask him to wait “just a minute” more times than I’d like to admit. He helps with the baby, brings me things, kisses his sibling’s head… he’s growing faster than I can catch.

But moments like this remind me: he still needs me just as much. Even if he doesn’t always say it, he still reaches for me. He still wants reassurance that I’m right there.

Motherhood in two directions is beautiful and emotional and tender and hard—and I’m learning to hold on to these small gestures that say everything his little voice doesn’t.

My sweet boy, you’ll never be too big to reach for my hand. And I’ll never be too far to take it. 🤍✈️✨

13/11/2025

I had the privilege of completing the WMH Leadership Course for Women in IPS, and I'm carrying the learnings in every conversation, every patient, every moment I'm trusted to lead.

Grateful to the Indian Psychiatric Society's WMH Speciality Section and the incredible faculty who poured their wisdom into us. Grateful to the women I learned alongside—each one a reminder that we rise by lifting each other. psychiatrist

(Psychiatrists, Indian Psychiatric Society, Mental Health, Dr.Ruhi Satija,Decoding Mental Health)

12/11/2025

Hi everyone 🌿

I’m excited to share my new venture — The Metamorphosis Retreat, India’s first psychiatrist-led transformation retreat, happening this February 2026 in Goa.

https://wa.link/joq5zx (Link In Bio)

Over the years, I’ve felt the growing need for spaces where psychiatry meets embodiment — where insight moves beyond the consulting room into lived experience. Metamorphosis is built around that vision: blending evidence-based mental health practices with deep, experiential work that facilitates real transformation.

Would love your thoughts, support, and help in spreading the word within your circles.
It’s been a true labour of love — bringing science and soul together 💫

Warmly,
Dr. Ruhi Satija
Psychiatrist, Therapist, Author
Founder .retreat

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08/11/2025

Life lately has been pure blessing and bliss 🧿
Balancing motherhood with creating my dream life ,
From managing patients to managing my health
Launching a whole new business to figuring out sleep routines with 2 munchkins ❤️
It’s hard , chaotic and pure JOY !

06/11/2025

To every mom wondering if she's brave enough—this one's for you.

Swipe for a letter from my heart to yours. 💫

Letters to Moms: Notes from My Journey as a Mother — Part 1

(Dr.ruhi satija, psychiatrist, mental health, new moms, motherhood, support, working moms, therapy)

01/11/2025

Stepping into a fresh month means giving yourself permission to start again. Wherever you are, you’re allowed to show up as you—no shame, just small check-ins and tiny resets. Here’s to moving gently and celebrating every step forward. 🌱 Which prompt feels kindest to you today?

(Mental health, psychiatrist, psychiatry, therapist, new month, journal, CBT, psychology, gratitude, affirmations, self love, grateful, slow living)

28/10/2025

The things I end up saying in therapy aren’t rehearsed they’re what surface after years of watching people confuse survival for peace and guilt for love.

Sometimes, healing starts with hearing what you were never told you could believe about yourself.

Therapy isn’t about fixing. It’s about remembering.
Remembering that you were never the problem, never the burden, never too much for love to hold.

(Therapy, psychiatrist speaks, CBT, life coaching, affirmations, qoutes, mental health awareness, gratitude, shadow work, healing, new moms, working moms, india)

24/10/2025

The lights have dimmed. The guests have left. The celebrations are over.
So why do you feel... empty?

If you're waking up exhausted, struggling to sleep, or feeling inexplicably sad even though everything went well—this is for you.

Post-Diwali emotional crash is real. Your nervous system has been running on adrenaline, sweets, and late nights for days. When it all stops suddenly, you experience what psychiatrists call "emotional depletion." Your brain is basically at 1% battery.

If you spent days managing everyone else's happiness while forgetting your own... if you're scrolling through "perfect" celebrations feeling inadequate... if you're just bone-tired—you're not alone.

Grab your journal and try these prompts tonight:
📝 What feels the heaviest in my body right now?
📝 If I could give myself permission to rest in one way today, what would it look like?notesbythalia+1​
📝 What invisible labor did I carry during festivities that nobody saw?
📝 Where in my life do I need stronger boundaries?
📝 What would I say to a friend feeling exactly how I feel right now?

You don't need a dramatic detox. Just compassionate, realistic care.

22/10/2025

Twinning for Diwali ‘25 ❤️

21/10/2025

19/10/2025

The festive season is supposed to bring joy, but for many of us, it brings anxiety, overwhelm, and exhaustion instead.

If you're feeling the pressure to make everything "perfect" this Diwali, this post is for you.

Here's something we don't talk about enough: festivals aren't happy times for everyone. For some, they trigger grief over lost loved ones, financial stress, family conflicts, or painful memories. For others dealing with depression, anxiety, or trauma, the societal expectation to be "festive" can feel isolating and overwhelming.

As a psychiatrist, I see how holiday stress affects mental health more than we acknowledge. The constant planning, social obligations, and pressure to create picture-perfect moments can leave us emotionally drained.

Your mental peace matters more than perfect decorations. Your feelings are valid, even if they don't match the "festive mood."

It's okay to:
❌ Skip some gatherings
❌ Order sweets instead of making them
❌ Feel sad when away from family
❌ Not feel celebratory at all
❌ Not have everything Instagram-ready

Save this post as your gentle reminder that your mental health comes first, always.

Which slide resonated with you the most? 👇