Mental wellbeing
Mood, anxiety and sleep, and how they connect to hormonal health.
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Mood, anxiety and sleep, and how they connect to hormonal health.
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- I am pregnant and my husband has started hitting me when he drinks. I am afraid for the baby. Where can I go? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person What is happening to you is domestic violence, and it is never your fault. Violence in pregnancy puts both you and the baby at risk, and you deserve protection and care. You can get help now, confidentially. If you are in danger, call 112. The women's helpline 181 can talk with… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I attempted once two years ago and got better with treatment. Recently the old thoughts have started coming back after a break-up. My psychiatrist appointment is next month. Should I wait? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person No, please do not wait until next month. Thoughts of suicide returning, especially after a past attempt and a recent loss like a break-up, are a reason to get in touch with your psychiatrist or another doctor now. You already know that treatment helped before, and getting… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Amma COVID la poitaanga, naan vera ooru la irundhen, last time paaka mudiyala. Rendu varusham aagiyum guilt pogala, ninaichaa azhugai varudhu. Idhu sari aaguma? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Losing your mother without being able to be with her at the end is one of the hardest kinds of loss, and many people who lost family during COVID carry the same guilt. Two years on, still crying when you think of her is not unusual. Grief after a sudden or traumatic loss, where… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I have started skipping meals and feel guilty when I eat. I check my weight many times a day and friends say I have become very thin. I feel in control when I don't eat. Should I be worried? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, this is worth talking to someone about soon. Skipping meals, guilt after eating, checking weight many times a day, and feeling in control through not eating are signs that eating and body image have become a source of distress. These patterns can be early signs of an eating… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- sudden anger outbursts at kids and husband regret later women 40s Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Sudden anger that feels out of proportion, followed by regret, is something many women in their forties notice. Stress, poor sleep, perimenopause, untreated anxiety or depression, and feeling overloaded by work and family can all lower patience. Anger can also be the way low… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Working in IT, late night calls with US team, weekends also laptop open. Now I feel exhausted, irritated with everyone and nothing gives satisfaction. Is this burnout or depression? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Burnout and depression share a lot: exhaustion, irritability, feeling detached and getting little satisfaction from things. Burnout is usually tied to work, so the feelings ease on leave or weekends and are mostly about the job. Depression tends to spread into everything… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- After delivery I shout at husband for everything, even small noise irritates me. Before I was calm person. Baby is six months. Is this postpartum something? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Irritability and anger are common after having a baby, and they can be a sign of postnatal depression or anxiety, which do not always show as sadness. Sleep loss, the physical recovery from birth, hormonal changes and the demands of a baby all shorten patience. Six months in, if… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Always I am worrying about something or other, office, parents' health, money. Even when nothing is wrong my mind is not resting. Is this normal worry or anxiety problem? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Everyone worries, and worry about real things like work, parents and money is part of adult life. It starts to look like an anxiety problem when the worry is there most days, jumps from one topic to the next, feels hard to switch off, and comes with physical signs such as a… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- social anxiety college presentation shaking voice Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Feeling nervous before a presentation is normal. When the fear of being judged is intense, starts days before, causes shaking, a trembling voice, blushing or a racing heart, and makes you avoid classes or social situations, it may be social anxiety. It is common among college… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Shaadi ke baad pati ke shehar aa gayi, yahan koi dost nahi, pati din bhar office mein. Ghar par akele rehke udaas rehti hoon. Kya karun? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Moving to a new city after marriage means leaving friends, family and often a job behind, and feeling lonely and sad in the first months is very common. It does not mean the marriage is wrong or that something is wrong with you. Loneliness is a real stress, and it helps to take… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- feeling empty all the time college hostel no reason Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Feeling empty or flat most of the time, without a clear reason, is one way low mood and depression can show up. It does not always feel like sadness; it can feel like numbness, not caring about things you used to like, or going through the day on autopilot. For students living… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My husband died five months ago. Everyone expects me to be back to normal. I still cannot sleep in our room and I cry every day. Is this normal grief or something more? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Five months is not long after losing a husband. Crying every day, struggling with reminders such as your shared room, and feeling his absence strongly are part of grief for many women. There is no fixed timetable, and other people's expectations do not set one for you. Grief can… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- When things get too much I scratch or cut my arm to feel better. I hide it with full sleeves. I know it is not good but it is the only thing that works. Can someone help without judging me? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes. Self-harm is a way some people cope with overwhelming feelings, and many doctors and counsellors have helped people who do it. A good clinician will not shout at you or shame you. They will want to understand what the feelings are and help you find other ways to get through… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Night time I eat a lot, like full packet of biscuits and chips, even when not hungry, then feel disgusted with myself. It happens many times a week. Is this binge eating? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Eating large amounts in a short time, feeling unable to stop, eating when not hungry, and feeling disgusted or guilty afterwards are features of binge eating. When it happens often over months, doctors consider binge eating disorder. It is one of the most common eating… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Baby porandhadhula irundhu evlo nalla irundhalum baby ku edhavadhu aagidumo nu bayama irukku, night la check panni kitte irukken. Idhu normal ah? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Most new mothers check on their baby often, and some worry is a normal part of caring for a newborn. It becomes a concern when the fear is constant, hard to calm even when the baby is fine, and stops you from sleeping when you have the chance, eating, or enjoying any moment with… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I keep thinking everyone would be better off without me. I have not done anything but the thought does not go away. Who can I even tell? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Thank you for putting this into words. Thoughts that others would be better off without you are a sign that you are in a lot of pain, and they deserve care right now, not later. You do not have to wait until you have a plan or have done something to ask for help. You can tell a… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Since my baby was born I get horrible thoughts out of nowhere of dropping her or hurting her. I would never do it and I feel sick having them. I now avoid holding her near the stairs. Am I a dangerous mother? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Unwanted, horrifying thoughts about harm coming to a baby are very common in new mothers, and the fact that they disgust and frighten you is an important sign. Thoughts like these, called intrusive thoughts, are not wishes or intentions. When they are frequent and lead to… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Father has dementia, he does not recognise me sometimes, keeps asking same questions, gets angry at night. I am working and handling him also. I am losing patience and feel guilty. How to manage? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Caring for a parent with dementia while working is one of the most demanding situations a person can face. Losing patience and then feeling guilty is very common among carers, and it is a sign of strain, not of being a bad daughter. Looking after your own health is part of… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Hospital la nurse ah night shift pannren, continuous ah thookam illa, patients ku kova padra maadhiri aagudhu. Mental health ku edhavadhu pannalama? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Night shifts disturb the body clock, and long-running sleep loss on its own can cause irritability, low mood, anxiety and poor concentration. Nursing is also emotionally demanding. What you describe is very common among healthcare workers and is worth taking seriously, both for… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My married daughter calls crying and says her husband checks her phone, takes her salary and doesn't let her meet us. There's no hitting. Is this still abuse and how can I help her? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, this can be abuse. Controlling someone's phone, taking their money, and cutting them off from family are forms of emotional and economic abuse, even without physical violence. These patterns can harm mental health and often increase over time. You can help by staying in… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Twice now I had a sudden attack in the metro, heart pounding, hands tingling, felt like I was going to die. ECG at the hospital was normal. Now I am scared to travel alone. What is happening to me? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person What you describe, a sudden surge of fear with a pounding heart, tingling, breathlessness and a feeling of dying, that peaks within minutes and then passes, fits the pattern of a panic attack. Having the heart checked first, as you did, was the right step. A normal ECG is… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Since six months I wake at 3 am daily and cannot sleep again. Mind starts running. Daytime I am irritable and low. Which comes first, sleep problem or mood problem? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Sleep and mood affect each other in both directions, so it is often hard to say which came first. Waking very early and being unable to fall back asleep is common in depression and anxiety, and poor sleep in turn makes people more irritable, low and anxious. Six months of this… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- scrolling phone till 3am cant sleep mood bad next day Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Late-night phone use is one of the most common reasons young adults sleep poorly. The light and the constant stream of content keep the brain alert, and staying up late shifts the body clock. A short or broken night then makes mood lower, patience shorter and concentration… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My adult sister said on the phone she is tired of living and wants everything to stop. She laughed it off after. Should I take it seriously and what do I say to her? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, take it seriously. Many people who are thinking about suicide mention it indirectly and then laugh it off because they fear being judged. Asking her directly and calmly, for example "Are you thinking about ending your life?", does not put the idea in her head. Research and… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
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