Sleep problems
I am Shalini Kaur, a 27-year-old housewife. Since the last 6 months, I am unable to sleep well at night. I have excessive worry about not being able to sleep. I try too hard to sleep. There is a rumination…
Dementia 2
Last week, we looked at the psychological effects of aging on Narayan Rao Kelkar. There is the possibility that he may have the early beginnings of dementia. Dementia has received increased attention in recent years along with the rapidly growing…
Psychological changes of aging
My father, Narayan Rao Kelkar, 65 years old is a retired bank manager. He was very good in his work and known for his sharpness. I have noticed that since the last year, one year after his retirement, he is…
Type A behavior
My husband, Sukant Bhattacharya, 34 years old, MBA, works as a marketing executive for a chain of hotels. I have noticed that since the last 3 years, his manner of interacting has changed. He always seems to be in a…
Difficulties in adoption 2
Last week we looked at the difficulties faced by Mina in the adoption of Vineeta and how she was shocked at the education and the thought processes of Vineeta. She is ambivalent about the adoption process. Mina was shocked…
Adoption difficulties
I am Mina Khakkar, a 41-year-old finance company executive. I am unmarried and I live alone. I have a younger brother, who is married and has two children. He lives nearby and is a helping hand. I was recently transferred…
Putting family first 2
Last week we discussed about how Vineet should be spending more time with the family by having a special family time together once in a week. Here we discuss the importance of discussing issues with each member of the family…
The absent father
My husband Sudip is a regional manager for a pharmaceutical company and his territory covers the entire Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. He is traveling for about 20 days in a month. Even when he is here, he has to spend…
The working mother
I am Sonali, 39 years old and my husband Pranav is 42 years old. We have been married for 16 years now. I have 2 children aged 15 and 13 years. We live in a joint family with my in-laws…
Latchkey children
My son Rohit, 13 years old studies in the 7th grade. My husband Vidyut is a bank manager and I work in a finance company. My son has morning school and he comes home by 1.00 p.m. As both of us…