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Dissociative identity disorder Dissociative identity disorder  ( DID ), previously known as  multiple personality disorder  ( MPD ) and colloquially known as  split personality disorder  ( SPD ),  is a  mental disorder  characterized by the maintenance of at least two distinct and relatively enduring  personality states .  The disorder is accompanied by  memory gaps  beyond what would be explained by ordinary memory issues.  The personality states alternately show in a person's behavior;  however, presentations of the disorder vary.  Other conditions that often occur in people with DID include  post-traumatic stress disorder ,  personality disorders  (especially  borderline  and  avoidant ),  depression ,  substance use disorders ,  conversion disorder ,  somatic symptom disorder ,  eating disorders ,  obsessive–compulsive disorder , and  sleep diso...

  Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Sambhaji Bhosale  (14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689) was the second  Chhatrapati  of the  Maratha Empire , ruling from 1681 to 1689. He was the eldest son of  Shivaji , the founder of the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji's rule was largely shaped by the ongoing wars between the Maratha Empire and the  Mughal Empire , as well as other neighbouring powers such as the  Siddis ,  Mysore  and the Portuguese in  Goa . After Sambhaji's death, his brother  Rajaram I  succeeded him as the next Chhatrapati. Early life Sambhaji was born into a  Marathi   Hindu  family at  Purandar fort  to the  Maratha  ruler  Shivaji , and his first wife  Saibai , who died when he was two years old and he was raised by his paternal grandmother  Jijabai .  At the age of nine, Sambhaji was sent to live with Raja  Jai Singh I  of  Amber  as a  political ho...

PCOD or PCOS What is PCOD? PCOD is a condition that affects 1 in 8 women in India, and is caused by a hormonal imbalance in the reproductive system. An excessive secretion of the male hormone impacts the ovaries, resulting in a build-up of immature (or partially mature) eggs that aren’t released. Over a period of time, these turn into cysts, and the cysts multiply into more cysts, further worsening the problem. This condition usually arises owing to genetics as well as lifestyle and environmental factors, such as exposure to substances like bisphenol A. What is PCOS? PCOS, on the other hand, is a disorder concerning the endocrine system that can be traced back to the  early 1700s . In those affected by PCOS—20% of all Indian women—the body produces a higher level of androgen (male hormone). This hampers egg development in the ovaries as well as their release, and can result in the formation of cysts. Along w...

  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. OCD isn’t about habits like biting your nails or thinking negative thoughts. An obsessive thought might be that certain numbers or colors are “good” or “bad.” A compulsive habit might be to wash your hands seven times after touching something that could be dirty. Although you may not want to think or do  these things, you feel powerless to stop. Everyone has habits or thoughts that repeat sometimes. People with OCD have thoughts or actions that: Take up at least an hour a day Are beyond your control Aren’t enjoyable Interfere with work, your social life, or another part of life OCD Types and Symptoms OCD comes in many forms, but most cases fall into at least one of four gener...

  5 Ways to Help Yourself Through Depression Exercise.  Take a 15- to 30-minute brisk walk every day. Or you can dance, stretch, or do yoga. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. But get yourself to do it anyway. If you need a push, ask a friend to do it with you. Getting any activity started helps boost your mood. Keep it going. Eat healthy foods . Some people with depression don't feel much like eating. Some may overeat. But what you eat can affect your mood and energy. So with depression, you need to be sure to eat right. For most people, that means plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limit simple carbs and foods with added sugar. Don't go for too long without eating. Even if you don't feel hungry, eat something light and healthy. Don't dwell on problems.  It can feel good to talk through a problem with a caring friend. But depression can lead people to complain, blame, and rehash problems too much. It can keep you focused on what...

  What Is Depression? Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home. Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include: Feeling sad or having a depressed mood Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much Loss of energy or increased fatigue Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, handwringing) or slowed movements or speech (these actions must be severe enough to be observable by others) Feeling worthless or guilty Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisio...

  Lack of sleep makes us see other people differently Has a night of (totally avoidable) web-series binging left you cranky the next morning? Did you yell at a person you usually don't yell at? Or did you feel the world was a miserable place (more than you feel normally? There is a perfect explanation and solution for this. We can end this article by just saying 'go to sleep' but then you'll miss the interesting part that's coming next. Being cranky after not sleeping well is quite a common thing but scientists have gone one step ahead and concluded that if we don't sleep well, it actually changes the way we see other people (yikes!). So researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden recruited two groups of 45 participants each. One group was allowed to sleep for 8 hours. And the other group spent a sleepless night. Each of the participants in both the groups was shown photos with people having variety of expressions. Eye sensing trackers were used to observe the...