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SageMitra Journal

Notes on a healthier mind.

Evidence-based writing on therapy, anxiety, burnout, and the small habits that change how you feel — by our clinical team.

13 articlesClinically reviewedUpdated weekly
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27 Aug 2026 6 min read

How to Deal With Anxiety at Work Without Quitting Your Job

The tight chest before a meeting, the Sunday evening dread, the email you read six times. Here is why work anxiety happens, and what actually calms it.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

Counselling Psychologist · 11+ years

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26 Aug 20266 min
Sleep issuesAnxiety

How to Stop Overthinking at Night and Finally Fall Asleep

You are exhausted, but the second your head hits the pillow your brain opens forty tabs. Here is why it happens at night, and how to quiet it.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

25 Aug 20266 min
Depression

Low Mood or Depression? The Real Signs and When to Get Help

Not every rough week is depression, and not every I am fine is fine. A kind, clear way to tell the difference and know when it is time for support.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

24 Aug 20265 min
Anxiety

Panic Attacks: What They Are and How to Stop One

Your heart pounds, you cannot breathe, and part of you is sure you are dying. You are not, and there is a way through it. Here is what is happening and what to do.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

23 Aug 20265 min
Work & life

Burnout: The Signs, the Stages, and How to Actually Recover

Burnout is not just being tired. It is running on empty for so long that even rest does not refill you. Here is how to spot it early and climb back.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

22 Aug 20265 min
AnxietyWork & life

Stress vs Anxiety: What Is the Difference and Why It Matters

People use the words as if they mean the same thing. They do not, and knowing which one you are dealing with changes what actually helps.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

21 Aug 20265 min
Work & life

How Much Does Therapy Cost in India in 2026?

From ₹500 to over ₹5,000 a session, the range is huge and confusing. Here is an honest breakdown of what you will actually pay, and how to find good care on your budget.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

20 Aug 20265 min
Work & lifeLife transitions

How to Find the Right Therapist in India, Step by Step

The hardest part of therapy is often just starting. Here is a clear, no jargon way to find a good therapist, and to know if they are right for you.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

19 Aug 20265 min
AnxietyFinding self

Social Anxiety: The Signs and How to Feel More at Ease Around People

It is not just shyness. It is rehearsing a sentence before you say it, replaying conversations for hours, and avoiding things you actually want to do. Here is how to loosen its grip.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

18 Aug 20265 min
AnxietyDepression

Is Online Therapy Effective? What to Expect and What It Cannot Do

Talking to a therapist over video feels new, and a little odd. Does it actually work? Here is the honest answer, plus how to get the most out of it.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

6 Jul 20263 min
AnxietyWork & life

Why You Feel Anxious at Work for No Reason

You look fine, you are performing well, and inside you are quietly bracing all day. Here is what high functioning anxiety at work really is, and why it happens.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

6 Jul 20263 min
AnxietyWork & life

A Five Minute Reset for Anxiety You Can Do at Your Desk

No app, no empty room, no one needs to notice. A quick, repeatable reset to calm an anxious body between meetings, in five minutes flat.

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Sailee Padhye Paradkar

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