PsychologusI am a Clinical Psychologist and a Lecturer of Psychology at Government College, Renala Khurd. Currently, I teach undergraduate students in the morning and practice psychotherapy later in the day. On the side, I conjointly run Psychologus and write regularly on topics related to psychology, business and philosophy. I enjoy practicing and provide consultation for mental disorders, organizational problems, social issues and marketing strategies.
Sigmund Freud believed that the adult personality is, in many ways, a reflection of our earliest experiences of pleasure, frustration, and control. It’s a striking idea – one that continues to shape how people think about childhood, even today. The notion that early life leaves a lasting psychological imprint is now accepted across modern psychology. […]
Sometimes, our mind might lie to us about what is actually happening. Cognitive distortions are habitual thinking errors that lead us to interpret situations in overly negative, exaggerated, or unrealistic ways. The concept was popularized by the psychiatrist and cognitive psychologist, Aaron T. Beck, whose work laid the foundation for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (check out […]
When most people hear the word narcissist, they picture someone loud, arrogant, and obsessed with admiration. The confident boss who can’t take criticism. The partner who always needs to win. The friend who somehow turns every conversation back to themselves. Recent depictions of narcissism often circle around serial killers like Joe Goldberg or Patrick Bateman […]
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin), written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama, is one of the most psychologically ambitious manga series of the 21st century. Serialized from 2009 to 2021, it began as a post-apocalyptic survival story: humanity confined within massive walls, besieged by grotesque humanoid Titans. Yet as the narrative expanded, the series transformed […]
What Are Defense Mechanisms in Psychology? Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological processes that protect the individual from overwhelming emotions such as anxiety, shame, guilt, and fear. They operate automatically, shaping how reality, internal impulses, or emotions are experienced. Rather than eliminating conflict, defense mechanisms manage it internally. Hence, they hold a high importance in psychodynamic […]
Monster is a fascinating anime that follows the story of a genius neurosurgeon Dr. Tenma and how his act of saving a young patient Johan Liebert alters the course of not just his own story but the story of many others. It is a unique anime that deals with the topic of nihilism in a […]
Introduction: Why We Feel Pulled in Different Directions You want to eat the cake – but you also want to stay healthy. You want to quit your job and pursue something meaningful – but you also crave stability. You want to speak your mind – but you also worry about how others will perceive you. […]
Jay Gatsby is a character originally from the tragedy novel “The Great Gatsby” by author F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1925. He is described as a mysterious man who shrouds himself with an extravagant exterior – but an overly ambiguous history and an even more withheld romantic life. Over the years, there have been two […]
Peaky Blinders is a British crime drama that first aired in September 2013 and concluded in April 2022, spanning six seasons and following the rise of the Shelby family from street bookmakers to political power brokers in early 20th-century Birmingham. Across its nine-year run, the series became known for its striking cinematography and historical atmosphere. […]
Light Yagami is a complex antihero of the famous Japanese anime series ‘Death Note’ (running from 2006-2007). The anime features a story of how a high school student (Light) comes across a notebook that allows the person using it to kill someone by writing their name on it and visualizing a real image of them […]