Nanihi Centre

Nanihi Centre Nanihi: To be in a complete, or well finished state. Nanihi is a complete mental wellness centre that provides integrative therapies and training for all.

Nanihi is an integrative mental wellness centre located in Pune, providing holistic therapeutic strategies for students, patients, families and the community at large for a myriad of mental health needs. Nanihi offers psychotherapy, counseling, training , Special education and facilitation besides being a centre that provides allied support and guidance. To explore The Nanihi Centre please visit www.nanihi.com

In our last post we mentioned how perfectionism makes it harder to get to our goals. Perfectionism is often shaped by so...
29/03/2026

In our last post we mentioned how perfectionism makes it harder to get to our goals.

Perfectionism is often shaped by social, cultural and systemic pressures. Over time, these external pressures can become internal beliefs. When these standards become internalised, we may begin to monitor and criticise ourselves constantly, even when no one else is demanding it in that moment.

Gloria Steinem reminds us that people, especially those in marginalized groups are often pressured to perform flawlessly in order to be accepted or taken seriously. Internalised oppression occurs when the expectations imposed by larger systems begin to shape how we treat ourselves. When these external pressures become internal standards, people begin to police themselves, striving for impossible perfection.

Understanding this can be liberating because it shifts the conversation away from personal inadequacy and toward compassion and awareness.

24/03/2026

When a task feels overwhelming, unclear, or requires sustained effort without immediate reward, the brain may temporarily “freeze.” This can lead to avoidance, frustration and self-criticism.
Many people try to overcome task paralysis by pushing themselves harder, but that often increases stress and makes starting even more difficult.
What tends to help instead is making the first step of the task easier to do. Small adjustments like breaking tasks into very small steps, using external prompts, working alongside someone else, and allowing imperfect beginnings can significantly improve task initiation.

If you would like help navigating task paralysis, reach out to us +91 88885 66660.

Mental health is not just influenced by individual and interpersonal facts. It is deeply shaped by law, policy, and soci...
21/03/2026

Mental health is not just influenced by individual and interpersonal facts. It is deeply shaped by law, policy, and social recognition.

Many people with ADHD experience something that is often termed task paralysis. It is a state where starting a task feel...
17/03/2026

Many people with ADHD experience something that is often termed task paralysis. It is a state where starting a task feels disproportionately difficult, even when the task itself is simple.

This happens because ADHD affects executive functions such as task initiation, planning, prioritisation and sustained attention. When the brain perceives a task as overwhelming, unclear, or low in immediate reward, it can struggle to activate the systems required to begin. This can create the task paralysis cycle. Over time, the emotional consequences of this cycle, such as shame, self-criticism and frustration, can become even more exhausting than the task itself.

If you find yourself stuck in this cycle, know that it’s a neurobiological challenge, not a personal failure.

Breaking the ADHD paralysis cycle isn’t about trying harder. It’s about lowering the barrier to starting and creating external supports that help the brain initiate action.

REMINDER: You are not the harsh story anxiety tells about you, and you are not the snapshot that other people see.You ar...
14/03/2026

REMINDER: You are not the harsh story anxiety tells about you, and you are not the snapshot that other people see.

You are a whole, complex, evolving person.

We often talk about whether the glass is half full or half empty.But in therapy, there’s another perspective that can be...
12/03/2026

We often talk about whether the glass is half full or half empty.
But in therapy, there’s another perspective that can be more helpful: The glass is refillable.

Mental health is not a fixed state. There will be times when your glass feels full and there will also be times when it feels nearly empty. What matters is remembering that emptiness is not permanent.

So whether you identify as an optimist or pessimist, the thing to remember is - Your glass can be refilled.

In times of conflict, you may feel pressured to constantly stay updated. However, constant exposure to distressing news ...
05/03/2026

In times of conflict, you may feel pressured to constantly stay updated. However, constant exposure to distressing news can activate a threat response in the brain.

If you have noticed an increase in anxiety, sleeplessness, or distress, reach out to seek professional support.

You are allowed to care deeply about the world and yourself.

There are two roads we can take with our emotions.The first one feels automatic: Ignore → Suppress → Shame → ForbidBut w...
28/02/2026

There are two roads we can take with our emotions.

The first one feels automatic: Ignore → Suppress → Shame → Forbid
But what we ignore doesn’t disappear, and when emotions are repeatedly shamed or forbidden, they grow louder in other ways: irritability, withdrawal, anxiety, physical tension, burnout.

The second road is slower: Recognise → Name → Validate → Express
Therapy often helps people take the second road. Emotions are not problems to eliminate. They are signals to understand.

Which road do you usually take when you feel something uncomfortable?

Stimming serves important psychological functions.When stimming is safe, it can be protective. When it is unsafe (e.g., ...
21/02/2026

Stimming serves important psychological functions.

When stimming is safe, it can be protective. When it is unsafe (e.g., self-injurious behaviours), the focus shifts to providing alternative regulation strategies.

Have you ever noticed yourself tapping your foot during a meeting? Twirling your hair when anxious? Replaying a phrase i...
18/02/2026

Have you ever noticed yourself tapping your foot during a meeting? Twirling your hair when anxious? Replaying a phrase in your head before a difficult conversation?
That’s a form of stimming!

Stimming refers to repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that help regulate emotions, attention, or sensory experiences. While it is commonly discussed in the context of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the truth is everyone engages in some form of self-stimulation.

Stimming is often the nervous system’s way of self-regulating. The goal is not to suppress stimming, but to understand what need it is meeting.

What repetitive habits do you notice in yourself when stressed?

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