Dr. Anirban Gozi

It's been five years since our marriage and I don't know when it started or how it started. I was feeling claustrophobic.  Not only I, but my husband was also yearning for some time apart. The feeling was foreign and alien, and it took us both by surprise. How can a married couple who dreamt about spending their lives together think about spending time apart? I felt guilty. We both did.     We hid what we wanted (a little time for ourselves) and started to act like everything was normal. For instance, when my husband returned from work and wanted to watch a movie together (our routine), I pretended to be excited and sat through it. Even though what I wanted was to spend some time with my book.  My husband was also putting up the act of enjoying the movie because it was "our routine" - I found about it in our  marriage and family therapist's office in Newtown . I am sure that many couples like us feel the pangs of "relationship claustrophobia." They feel ...

Introduction News anxiety is a thing, especially given the current circumstances where every facet of our world is going topsy-turvy.  “With the rising cases of the viral illnesses, abundance of wrong/ biased information in social or mainstream media, descending quality of politics and rocketing crime rates, it is quite natural for avid news readers or viewers to feel anxious,” says an  anxiety therapist in North Kolkata .     Psychological Effects of News A 2019 article in the “British Journal of Psychology” highlighted several studies that showed a direct relationship between negative news exposure and negative emotional states. The article stated - “Exposure to negative news reports increases sadness, worries, and anxiety and decreases positive effects.” Although researchers are unsure about what leads to depression or anxiety after regular viewing of negative media stories, they theorize that it has a lot to do with personal relevance. For instance, negative even...

Introduction Have you decided to stand up to your addiction? Getting enrolled in a  drug de-addiction therapy  centre can be an effective solution for you. De-addiction therapy is more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery therapy also addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs.     Unfortunately, the discourse surrounding substance abuse and de-addiction is plagued with myths that negatively influence people’s ideas about recovery. You might also be hesitant to enrol because of some of these myths. Therefore, we talked to a  drug de-addiction counsellor  and asked him to debunk four common myths regarding addiction recovery.  Myth 1: All I need is detox  The term detox implies a process or period in which one abstains from consuming alcohol or drugs and rids the body of toxic and unhealthy substances. Some people might think that once the toxic material leaves the body, all will be wel...

Communication is the foundation According to a  marriage and family therapist in Newtown , communication is the foundation of all human relationships. Right from when you were born, consciously or unconsciously, you are communicating with your surroundings and building relationships. Some relationships have lasted and will last for years to come, while some may have lost amidst the tide of time. Have you ever questioned what made your relationships last? It's Good Communication.   Like anything fundamental, communication is an art that is hard to understand and master. However, if understood and performed efficiently, it can elevate your relationship to a whole new level of intimacy.   Six Communication Tips for Couples  Here are six tips from a  family therapist in North Kolkata  for couples to communicate better -    1. Listen – When you hear the word communication, you might immediately think about 'speech'. However, the most essential communic...

Introduction Anxiety disorder is a debilitating mental condition that can have a significant negative impact on your life. Negative automatic thoughts, panic attacks, sweating, and trembling are some of the anxiety disorder symptoms. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with this condition, it might be worrying. However, with years of research and the development of mental condition treatments, anxiety disorders can be cured.  According to an  anxiety therapist in North Kolkata , cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatment options for helping people overcome anxiety disorder . How can CBT help cure Anxiety Disorder? Cognitive behaviour therapy can help you cope with an anxiety disorder by providing you with skills to control your thoughts and understand the cause of your problem and fears. By uncovering the underlying causes of your worries, you will be able to see yourself in a new light and equip yourself better to deal with your anxiety.  Ac...

Afraid of Rehab? It’s nothing to feel ashamed or isolated about. Fear of rehab is a natural reaction to the thought of spending a month of your life in an unknown place with unknown men and women. Maybe you’ve tried it before but cannot seem to stay sober for more than a month and are afraid of failure. Whatever may be the reason for your fear, it can be assured with certainty that there are far more reasons for you to try again than succumb to your fright. If you have any reservations about rehab, I can personally recommend you to try de-addiction counselling .    My thoughts and fears before joining a rehab Before I visited my rehab, I was also plagued with fear about the place as well. However, after two months of my stay there, which was by no means easy, I thank my family for sticking to their decision.  Fear of Withdrawal - Withdrawal is terrible, but trust me, it gets easier. The drug  de-addiction centre in Newtown  where I went, had a program specializi...