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Clinical psychologist.Talala Usman, Model town, Lahore (2025)

16/10/2025

🌿 *You Are What You Repeat*

Your brain doesn’t change by chance — it changes by repetition.
Your thoughts create feelings, feelings release chemicals, and chemicals shape your mood and identity.

Anxious thoughts keep you trapped in the future.
Depression keeps you frozen in the past.
Peace begins when you learn to live in the present.

Your triggers reveal where you still need healing.
Remember — your brain can’t tell the difference between imagination and reality.
Train it wisely, and you’ll transform your life. 💫

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day 2025: “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”
Every year on October 10, the world comes together to raise awareness about mental health and promote understanding, compassion, and action.

Mental health challenges affect millions globally — from stress and anxiety to depression and trauma. Yet, stigma and limited access often prevent people from seeking help.

This year’s theme, “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,” reminds us that everyone — regardless of age, gender, or background — deserves access to quality mental health services, respect, and emotional safety.

Let’s pledge to:

Speak kindly to ourselves and others

Normalize therapy and counseling

Create supportive workplaces, homes, and classrooms

Educate others about early signs of distress

Together, we can build a society where mental well-being is valued, supported, and protected. 💚

“Healing begins when we start to talk — and truly listen.”

15/09/2025

🌟 Helping Your Child Build Friendships 🌟

Children with **social communication and interaction difficulties** often want to make friends but may not know *how*. With the right support, they can learn to connect meaningfully with peers.

# # # # 🔑 Strategies to Support Friendship Skills

1. **Model Social Skills**

* Show your child how to greet, take turns, and share during play.
* Use role-play at home (e.g., “Hi, can I play with you?”).

2. **Start with Structured Playdates**

* Arrange short, guided play sessions with one child at a time.
* Choose activities your child enjoys to create a common ground.

3. **Use Social Stories & Visuals**

* Teach expected behaviors through short stories and picture cues.
* Example: a story about asking to join a game or waiting for a turn.

4. **Encourage Group Activities**

* Enroll your child in hobbies like art, sports, or music.
* Structured activities give natural opportunities to practice interaction.

5. **Teach Emotional Recognition**

* Help your child understand body language, tone, and facial expressions.
* Play “guess the feeling” games to build awareness.

6. **Praise Positive Social Efforts**

* Acknowledge attempts like saying hello or sharing toys.
* Positive reinforcement increases confidence and motivation.

7. **Coach Through Conflicts**

* Instead of stepping in quickly, guide your child in resolving small disagreements.
* Teach simple phrases like “I don’t like that” or “Can we take turns?”

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💡 **Remember:** Making friends takes time. With patience, practice, and encouragement, children with social challenges can learn to form meaningful connections.

20/08/2025

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages vs. Islamic Stages of Development ✨

Western psychology (Freud) often explained human growth mainly in terms of biological and sexual drives. According to Freud, every stage of development is linked to pleasure and instinct.

But Islam offers a much more holistic and spiritual perspective. Human development is not just about the body — it’s about the soul (ruh), mind (‘aql), and character (akhlaaq).

🔹 Infancy (Oral stage)
Freud: Babies seek oral satisfaction.
Islam: Babies are born on fitrah (pure nature). They need love, mercy, and halal nourishment. (Qur’an 16:78)

🔹 Early Childhood (A**l stage)
Freud: Child learns control and discipline.
Islam: Focus is on taharah (cleanliness) and adab (manners). “Purity is half of faith.” (Muslim)

🔹 Play Age (Ph***ic stage)
Freud: Child develops curiosity about gender.
Islam: Children are taught hayaa (modesty) and given identity with dignity. “The distinct characteristic of Islam is modesty.” (Tirmidhi)

🔹 School Age (Latency stage)
Freud: Sexual desires are dormant; focus is on school.
Islam: Time to nurture akhlaaq, teach salah, and encourage friendships based on taqwa. “Instruct your children to pray at seven…” (Abu Dawood)

🔹 Adolescence (Ge***al stage)
Freud: Sexual maturity, relationships, and identity.
Islam: Age of takleef (religious accountability). Time for prayer, fasting, and taking responsibility. (Qur’an 24:59)

✨ Conclusion
Where Freud reduced human growth to pleasure and desires, Islam sees each stage as a chance to grow in faith, character, and closeness to Allah.

💭 True success is not only in physical maturity, but in spiritual maturity.

18/08/2025

🌿 **When You Feel Insecure, Try This**

Insecurity often comes from comparing ourselves with others or doubting our own worth. The next time you feel this way, pause and notice what’s happening inside you.

1️⃣ **Pause & Breathe** – Instead of reacting immediately, take a few deep breaths. This simple act calms your nervous system and gives your mind space to think clearly.

2️⃣ **Challenge Your Thoughts** – Ask yourself, *“Is this thought a fact or just my fear talking?”* Most insecurities are built on assumptions, not reality.

3️⃣ **Remind Yourself of Strengths** – Write down three qualities, skills, or achievements you’re proud of. This shifts your focus from weakness to strength.

4️⃣ **Avoid Comparisons** – Everyone’s journey is different. What you see in others is just a highlight, not the full picture. Your pace and growth matter more than comparison.

5️⃣ **Be Kind to Yourself** – Instead of harsh self-talk, practice self-compassion. Imagine how you would comfort a friend in the same situation, and offer those words to yourself.

6️⃣ **Take a Small Action** – Insecurity shrinks when you act despite it. Even one small step—like speaking up, practicing a skill, or showing up—can build confidence.

✨ Remember, insecurity is a feeling, not a fact. You have the power to challenge it and grow stronger each time.

16/08/2025

💙 **Don’t Isolate Your Neurodevelopmental Child** 💙

Children with Autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental conditions have **hearts full of emotions**. They feel love, joy, sadness, and pain — even if they struggle to express it in words.

❌ Isolation hurts them.
✅ Understanding heals them.

🌸 What they need most:

* Patience 🌱
* Acceptance 🤝
* An open heart ❤️
* A safe space to belong 🏡

✨ **Remember:** Behind every behavior, there is a feeling. Behind every feeling, there is a need. And behind every need, there is a child who deserves love.

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16/08/2025

🌿 **How to Be Less Emotionally Reactive** 🌿

Do you often find yourself reacting too quickly in stressful situations? Being emotionally reactive can drain your energy, strain relationships, and affect decision-making. The good news is—you can train your mind to respond calmly instead of reacting impulsively.

✨ **Practical Tips:**
1️⃣ **Pause Before Responding** – Take a deep breath and give yourself a few seconds before you react.
2️⃣ **Identify Your Triggers** – Notice the people, situations, or words that push your buttons. Awareness is the first step to control.
3️⃣ **Challenge Negative Thoughts** – Ask yourself: *Is my reaction based on facts or assumptions?*
4️⃣ **Practice Grounding** – Techniques like mindful breathing, counting backward, or focusing on an object can calm your nervous system.
5️⃣ **Build Emotional Vocabulary** – Instead of just saying “I’m angry,” try naming the feeling more precisely: *frustrated, disappointed, overwhelmed.*
6️⃣ **Self-Care & Boundaries** – Adequate rest, healthy routines, and setting limits with others reduce reactivity.

💡 **Remember:** Responding calmly is a strength—it helps you take control of situations instead of letting emotions control you.

08/08/2025

Your Chance is Here – Don’t Miss Out!

18/07/2025

# # 📌 **Feeling Disconnected After Baby? You’re Not Alone.**

Having a baby is supposed to be a joyful time...
But what if you feel lost, numb, or like you’re not even yourself anymore?

Here’s why that happens — and what you can do about it.

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# # # 💭 **Why You Might Feel Disconnected:**

🔹 **Your body changed** — and you don’t recognize yourself anymore.
🔹 **Lack of sleep** leaves your mind foggy and your emotions drained.
🔹 **Your identity shifted** — from “me” to “mom” — and that can feel disorienting.
🔹 **Emotional overload** makes it hard to reconnect with yourself or others.

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# # # 🤍 **Disconnected from Others, Too?**

You might feel distant from your partner, friends, or even your baby.
That’s not a reflection of your love — it’s a reflection of how overwhelmed you are.

You’re not broken. You’re adjusting.

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# # # 🚨 **But When Should You Seek Help?**

If you notice:
⚠️ Constant sadness or numbness
⚠️ Loss of interest in everything
⚠️ Feeling hopeless or like “this will never end”
⚠️ Withdrawing completely from others

👉 These could be signs of **Postpartum Depression** — and support is available.

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# # # 🌿 **Simple Ways to Reconnect with Yourself:**

✅ Take 10 minutes a day — breathe, journal, walk.
✅ Remember what *you* loved — music, painting, writing? Bring a little of that back.
✅ Talk to someone — a friend, your partner, or a support group.
✅ Ask for help — without guilt.

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# # # 💬 Final Reminder:

You’re still **you** — even if you don’t feel like it right now.
Give yourself time. Give yourself grace.
You’re not alone in this journey. 🤍

🍼 If this post resonated with you, share it with a mama who needs to hear it.

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17/07/2025

Free Medical Camp!

🗓️ Date: 21st July (Monday)
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sehat Medical Complex, SMC, Hanjarwal, Lahore

💡 Services Offered:

- Medical Specialist Consultations

- Ultrasound Services

- Nutrition Counseling

- Dental Checkups

📞 For more details: +92 325 0777555

Don't miss this opportunity to get quality healthcare for FREE! Share with friends and family.

24/06/2025

**🌱 Maintaining Your Growth is the Real Win 🌱**

Progress isn’t just what you achieve during therapy, self-work, or recovery — it’s also about **how you maintain it** when life goes back to "normal."

🔁 Healing is a process, not a one-time fix.
🧠 Check in with yourself regularly.
⚖️ Set boundaries to protect your peace.
🌤️ Prioritize mental well-being — even on good days.
💪 Relapses or setbacks don’t erase your progress.

**Celebrate your maintenance — it's quiet but powerful.**

✨ Keep going, you're not starting over. You're just learning to hold what you’ve already built. ✨

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