Mental Health Buddy

 Social Anxiety in College? Here's How I Survived My First Semester The first semester of college is exciting for everyone – new people, new places, and a fresh start. But for me, all of this was not just exciting, but scary too. I am an introvert, and I found it very daunting to meet new people, talk in a group, or participate in a classroom. Social anxiety made the beginning of my college journey a little tough – but the good news is that I overcame it. Today I will share my story and some real tips with you which may help you too. When college started – the season of fear When I first stepped on campus, everything felt intimidating. People in groups were laughing, talking, and I felt that I would not fit in. On the day of orientation itself, I felt like I was having a panic attack – heart beat fast, hands became cold, and tears in the eyes. I felt I was alone. But at that time I said one thing to myself: “This feeling is not permanent. Slowly everything will be fine.” And from t...

 📱 "How to stop comparison on Instagram? – Real Tips that really work"                                        You are scrolling through Instagram, you see photos of someone's Europe trip, someone's glow-up transformation, someone's new business launch… and then a thought comes: “What am I doing in life?” This thought itself is the starting point of comparison. In today's time, social media is both a blessing and a trap. We all compare our lives with others on Instagram at some point or the other. But if this becomes a daily habit, then both self-esteem and mental health can be damaged. Let’s talk about real, practical tips that will help you get out of the comparison loop. 🧠 First of all: Understand why comparison happens? The human brain naturally compares. Since the time of evolution, we have been comparing our situation with others for survival. Today, this comparison has shifte...

Have you ever felt that after being busy the whole day, as the night comes, your mind starts working even more? You cannot sleep at 2 o'clock in the night, and you just keep thinking - about the past, about the future, what people think, what mistake did I make... and the list never ends. If you too are a victim of overthinking, especially at night, then this blog is for you. 🤯 What is overthinking? Overthinking means thinking repeatedly about a situation, thought or problem - without any solution. As soon as a thought comes, we imagine 10 new scenarios based on it. Example: - “He did not reply to the message… did I say something wrong?” - “What will I say in tomorrow’s meeting?” - “What will happen if I fail?” These thoughts run in a loop. And at night, when the surroundings are quiet, they seem even louder. 🧠 Why does overthinking happen at night? We are physically tired at night, but mentally free – no distractions, no noise. This time: - The brain replays past memories - Worr...