Welcome to our blog! Below you can find all our longform articles, separated by topic.
Here at The Alternative Story, we work to ensure that our pieces contain not only
well-researched information but also empathy.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting psychosocial safety. It’s …
In this episode, Paras and Rashi speak about what sleep is, whether dreams have any meaning, and why we as humans sleep at all!
“Trust the process.” The cornerstone of therapy is trust. Trusting your therapist is crucial for the therapy to be effective. If you …
“It doesn’t matter how old you get; I will always be your parent.” This statement can be reassuring or fill you with …
Ever wondered how assertive you are in comparison to other people? Are you really as assertive as you think you are? Take …
In this episode, Paras and Rashi speak about what sleep is, whether dreams have any meaning, and why we as humans sleep at all!
The asexual identity is an umbrella for many sub-identities like demisexual, greysexual, queerplatonic, lithosexual, fraysexual, and others.
In this episode, Paras and Rashi speak about what sleep is, whether dreams have any meaning, and why we as humans sleep at all!
The Alternative Story is launching a long term therapy group for anyone that might be interested to join, starting on April 27, 2022.
The clinical diagnosis of anxiety is a lengthy process, requiring a complete physical examination and a comprehensive evaluation of symptoms.
Anxiety can present itself in a number of symptoms. However, it is usually experienced differently from person to person.
By understanding what each of these professions entail, we can understand the differences between them as well.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that impacts your thought patterns, emotions and behavior.
Diagnosis is a careful and systematic process which is done by trained professionals to ensure correct and proper diagnosis.
The experience of depression and its causes differs from person to person as it is a very complex condition in itself.
Depression is a serious condition which one cannot just ‘snap’ out of. If you/your loved one are experiencing such symptoms, do seek help.
An efficient and good practice when it comes to treating mental illness with a psychiatrist is always done in collaboration with a therapist.
Even if it’s a situation where you feel like you there aren’t obvious red flags but things don’t feel right, that can be a red flag for you.
There are some situations and conditions wherein a person can be more susceptible to mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.
Different mental illnesses need different kinds of treatments. The individual’s unique circumstances are also take into consideration.
