February 24, 2022

Difference Between ADHD And ADD

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories ADD ADHD individual counseling mental health professional help psychotherapy therapy

Do you find it difficult to concentrate in your online classes? Do you lose interest in conversations or forget things easily? Do you fiddle with your lips or your fingers unconsciously? In all probabilities, you have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD. The term ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder refers to the same disorder, excluding the hyperactivity that’s associated with ADHD. Earlier, both of these were referred to as separate ideas but now, ADD is considered to be the inattentive type of ADHD. 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves issues relating to inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These three major factors have several specifications. These are: 

  • Inattention

This refers to the problems of concentrating or focusing on something. People suffering from ADHD are not able to manage time and work under deadlines. They keep forgetting stuff and are extremely messy and disorganized. 

  • Hyperactivity

If you constantly fidget with different things, including your hands and legs, without even realizing that you’re doing so, you have hyperactivity symptoms. Such people face difficulty in keeping still. 

  • Impulsivity

This refers to impulsive actions and decisions that are not thought about before they’re acted upon. As a result of the suddenness, more than not, these decisions are not right. Thus, they have negative implications. 

ADHD can be broadly classified into the following three types. 

  1. ADHD Inattentive Type or ADD 
  2. ADHD Hyperactive-Impulsive Type 
  3. ADHD Combined Type 

What Is ADD?

People with ADHD Inattentive type or just Attention Deficit Disorder exhibit no symptoms of impulsivity or hyperactivity. They are mostly shy and introverted people who have severe issues paying attention and following regimes. The symptoms of ADD are: 

  • Forgetfulness in day-to-day tasks and functions. 
  • Lack of focus and attention to detail in regular jobs. Intense study and analysis are not carried out. 
  • Ignorance and inattentiveness in conversations. Showcase of disinterest to those who want to communicate. 
  • Irregularity and insincerity concerning being on time and meeting deadlines. 
  • The inability of sustaining attention for long periods and frequent zoning out. 
  • Incapability to own up to mistakes and losing belongings, frequently. 

ADD Vs ADHD: Which is Common?

Studies have shown that since women are mostly associated with a tender and calm nature, ADD or inattentiveness is mostly found in them. On the other hand, most men are known to have a hyperactive side to them and ADHD is predominant in them. There are exceptions to both of these facts. Since the rate of diagnosis of ADD is lesser than ADHD, it is given that ADHD or Hyperactive-Impulsive type is a more common phenomenon. 

The curing process of ADHD or ADD can be catalyzed by certain steps taken by patients. These include adequate amounts of sleep, consumption of a proper, balanced diet, effective physical workout, and lessened usage of smartphones, laptops, computers, etc. Yoga and meditation are also proven methods of reducing the symptoms of ADHD. 

February 22, 2022

What Is High Functioning Anxiety?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories high functioning anxiety individual counseling mental health professional help psychotherapy therapy

This condition refers to symptoms that are opposite to those of conventional anxiety. Anxiety usually involves secluding oneself from others and staying aloof. Anxiety makes you want to stay away from people and gatherings and parties. On the other hand, high functioning anxiety means to outwardly maintain a happy and calm demeanor which is way different from the actual, inherent insecurities. While suffering from this disorder, one may pretend to socialize and fit in but secretly wants to discard all kinds of social events and meetups. They try to maintain a false image. 

People become overachievers due to their constant questioning of their self-worth. However well they do, they’re never good enough for themselves. This is because they feel that they’re not entitled to make mistakes or do anything less than what can be called perfect. They feel that they would be judged, humiliated, and disregarded by others, otherwise. Thus, they become more and more conscious of themselves and what they do. Following are the symptoms of high functioning anxiety. 

  • Overworking

This refers to draining oneself in work to stay occupied. This results from the need to meet self-assumed expectations and deadlines. Patients feel that they don’t deserve a break or even a tad bit of relaxation before they complete the work that they’re doing. They focus solely on one thing at a time. Before the completion of something that’s near to perfection, they have breakdowns and panic attacks, caused due to stress and anxiety. After prolonged hours of work, pangs of unproductivity hit hard and this is the worst time for high functioning anxiety patients who find it difficult to cope, during these times.

  • Inability To Say No 

People having high functioning anxiety feel the constant need to please people and work according to their expectations, even if that means, taxing their health. They go out of their way to be there for them and make them feel comfortable. This is also a kind of defense mechanism because they don’t want other people to go through what they feel. They don’t want to face their thoughts. 

  • Overthinking

The question of “what if” is the most commonly asked question when it comes to high functioning anxiety. People think about all how things could go wrong and turn away from their favor.  They are unable to consider themselves good enough for anything and thus, the obsession with work and exemplarity. It might not show in their faces but when something happens that they had not anticipated, it bothers them. They have a hard time accepting changes and coming to terms with those.

February 20, 2022

How To Build Trust In Your Relationship?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories couples marriage counseling mental health professional help relationship coaching therapy

The most important thing to sustain a relationship is trust. Loving someone is never enough and commitment comes with a lot of other factors. If you want to build trust in your relationship, you’ve got to be transparent about yourself and make your partner feel that you are comfortable enough when you’re with them. More often than not, relationships tend to fall apart because of trust issues, even if the two people love each other. We are going to give you some pointers that would help you rebuild trust in your relationship. 

  • Communication

Effective communication is the key to every successful relationship. If you’re not vocal about your thoughts and opinions, it would become very difficult for your partner to infer what you truly want. Lack of proper communication would give rise to trust issues and misunderstandings would start cropping up. Things become way easier if couples sit down and discuss their day-to-day issues and experiences, instead of piling things up for later. If you want to build trust in your relationship, learn to communicate well and encourage your partner to do the same. The mutual exchange of emotions is what makes relationships work well. 

  • Reciprocation 

In a relationship, you’ve got to reciprocate. The efforts of one person can never be enough to maintain proper balance. Try keeping each other happy by remembering the little things that matter. Small loving gestures can go a long way in building trust in your relationship. A very important part of reciprocating is acknowledging the efforts of your partner. In this way, you would develop a deep connection and create a comfortable space where you can open your heart out and share anything whenever you want to. Take your time and encourage each other throughout the process. Trust cannot be built in one day and needs a lot of time. However, if you make the right kind of effort and reciprocate well, it’s worth the time. If you’re committed to someone, you’ve got to do the bare minimum without being asked for it. 

  • Honesty 

The one virtue that’s extremely important to build trust in your relationship is honesty. What’s more important than keeping the promises you make is not making unrealistic promises that you can’t keep. If you can keep your words, your partner’s surely going to begin to trust you. Even if you’re not able to keep your word due to some reason, convey that well to your partner and create a transparent, unfiltered space where you wouldn’t have to pretend or lie. If you have to lie to your partner for something, there’s surely something wrong with the relationship and needs to be worked on. If you’re honest, half of your problems would vanish anyway. Admitting your mistakes wouldn’t make you a bad person. It would instead make you appear genuine, in the eyes of your partner. False facades don’t last long but true relationships do if their foundation is built on honesty. 

February 18, 2022

How To Maintain Work-Life Balance?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories health mental health professional help therapy work-life balance

It cannot be denied that work often tends to overpower other factors in our lives. This can happen due to a lot of reasons such as longer work hours, increased responsibilities, piled up work, etc. However, it is up to us to ensure that we don’t start neglecting ourselves and our personal lives by focusing just on work. Professional achievements play a major role in our lives but we should make sure that we don’t lose out on ourselves and what our personal relationships have to offer us. Do you want to know more about the ideal work-life? You’re at the right place! We’ll be sharing some of the most effective work-life balance tips. 

  • Health Comes First 

Health refers to both mental as well as physical health here. Your career should never come in the way of living a healthy life. However important your work is, if you’re not feeling well, you should attempt to cancel that meeting or that office party. Remember, if something’s taxing on your health, it’s not worth it. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance also means staying away from excess stress and anxiety, associated with work. The answer to how to recover from work tiredness is quite simple. Do things you love, spend time with your loved ones, and try meditating, once in a while. You should try out therapy sessions and seek professional help if you’re suffering from anxiety, depression, or other similar mental health issues. 

  • Loving Your Job 

As much as it’s important to establish a career and have an identity of your own, you shouldn’t settle for something that you don’t love or believe in. Your work should inspire you to get out of bed every day and get ready for work, even if you’re not fond of every aspect of your work. If you don’t like what you’re doing and do it just for the sake of doing it, you won’t be happy or satisfied. That would automatically have an impact on your work-life balance. An ideal work-life doesn’t result from the perfect job or a huge amount of success. It can only be achieved if you have job satisfaction. 

  • Take Frequent Breaks 

The age-old saying, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is indeed, quite true. If you keep on working for a long time, there’ll be a time when your body would revolt. At no point should you work more than you’re supposed to and for long periods without breaks. If you’ve been going through a rough patch and feel pressured, take a break and go for a vacation. Studies have shown that going for a vacation doesn’t just increase productivity when you come back but it also makes you feel better and more confident about yourself. Are you having a tough time at work and struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance? Go for that long-pending trip with your family or BFFs or if you feel like going for a solo trip, there’s nothing like it! 

February 12, 2022

Why Do Entrepreneurs Need Business Coaching?

Author By - Asmita Bhattacharjee Categories business coaching coach coaching counseling executive coaching mental health professional help therapy

Business Coaching has become a very important practice for business owners and CEOs in recent times who want to make their companies and businesses grow. Business Coaching refers to a collaborative relationship between a business owner and a coach that aims to develop a successfully running business. A business coach is someone who would make efforts in getting to know the aims and ideals that the business owner stands for and design a plan that would aim at achieving the vision that the company or the business owner stands for. A business coach would simply need to know your vision. The rest would be done by them. They would provide you with all the guidance and planning you need to take your business to where you want it to be. 

Why Do Entrepreneurs Need A Business Coach? 

Hiring a business coach is much more than hiring just a business advisor or an industry-specific consultant who would come in and make your endeavor a success. A business coach is someone who would have the proper professional requirements and accreditations to his name. Business Coaching is a more personal procedure and has a major role in how your business would look in the long run. You have to understand that business coaching is not business therapy or consulting. The coach whom you hire will not do all the work for you to fix your business. The job of a coach is to determine the direction that would be most appropriate for you. You would be provided with the feedback and tools you need in order to start working in a systematic manner. A good business coach will never ask you for blinded trust. You wouldn’t be expected to make decisions to moleon the basis of what your coach tells you. They would point out the problems in question and would encourage you to do the needful, yourself. Showing you a perspective that you were not able to see before is what a business coach does. A good coach would always be honest with you, and tell you exactly what you need to know, instead of beating around the bush and sugar-coating things. 

Business coaches give you the much needed clarity that you and your business were previously lacking. Through business coaching, your aim should be to build a successful business with proper intention. For this, you need solid strategies and a structured program. A good business coach would always provide you with a structured guideline that would help develop all the systems that your business needs. Another very important thing that you need to remember while you’re hiring a coach is the fact that with time, your need for a coach would diminish. A good coach is someone who knows this and wants this phenomenon to happen as soon as possible, instead of extending it to keep the financial relationship intact. 

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