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As a Psychologist and Mind- Body Practitioner, I often work with individuals navigating the emotional impact of hormonal conditions like PMOS

What I consistently see is this:

when the body feels out of balance, the mind quietly carries that weight too.

Mood changes, stress, confusion, and even self-doubt can begin to surface, making it difficult to understand what’s really happening within.

While lifestyle changes and medical support are essential,

learning how to regulate your mental and emotional world is just as important.

To create more awareness and offer a safe space for understanding,

I’ll be hosting an upcoming webinar focused on the connection between hormones, PCOS, and mental health.

This will be a roundtable conversation alongside a renowned gynaecologist, where we bring together both medical and psychological perspectives—so you can leave with clarity, not overwhelm.

If you’ve been trying to understand your mind and body better,

or are considering beginning your mental health journey—this space is for you.

Comment or DM to know more or to be a part of this conversation.

I’m a psychologist, and something I see a lot with PCOS is this…

People talk about symptoms like they’re just medical terms.

But in real life, it looks more like:

• Your cycle being unpredictable… and that constant low-level stress in the background

• Feeling bloated or uncomfortable in your own body more often than you’d like

• Looking in the mirror and not quite recognising yourself some days

• The mental exhaustion of trying to “manage” everythinf including food, routines, stress

• Random waves of anxiety or mood dips that feel hard to explain

• Quiet thoughts about the future that you don’t always say out loud

And then on top of all this, trying to act like everything is normal.

It’s a lot.

If you’ve been feeling this way, it’s not “just in your head.”

There’s a lot your mind and body are holding together at once.

You’re not weak for finding it hard.

Hi everyone,

I’m a psychologist based in Bangalore (ex-Walmart Health & Wellness), currently in private practice working with an integrative, somatic (body-based) approach.

Over time, I’ve been noticing a recurring pattern across patients presenting with chronic conditions where symptoms persist despite appropriate medical management.

A simplified way I conceptualize this clinically:

NEURO (CNS sensitivity, processing)

↓

PSYCHOLOGY (stress, regulation, trauma patterns)

↓

ENDOCRINOLOGY (hormonal pathways – cortisol, insulin, thyroid)

↓

GASTROENTEROLOGY (gut sensitivity, motility, IBS patterns)

↓

DERMATOLOGY (inflammation, acne, psoriasis, flare cycles)

↓

PATIENT EXPERIENCE (distress, hypervigilance, adherence issues)

↓

PSYCHIATRY (where medication support is needed)

Across these, I’ve been working with presentations linked to:

\- Irritable Bowel Syndrome

\- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

\- Acne vulgaris

\- thyroid-related concerns, chronic reflux, etc.

My work focuses on:

\- autonomic regulation (somatic experiencing)

\- reducing interoceptive hypervigilance

\- improving adherence to medical/dietary protocols

\- breaking stress–symptom feedback loops

Clinically, this has translated into:

\- reduced flare frequency/intensity

\- improved treatment response

\- better compliance and stability

I’m currently exploring a multidisciplinary approach working alongside gastroenterology, endocrinology, dermatology, psychiatry, and neurology—especially in cases where symptoms are chronic or not fully resolving.

The goal is to support physiological regulation alongside medical care, without adding complexity—patients can directly opt in where relevant.

Would be great to connect with clinicians seeing similar patterns.

Hi everyone,

After my previous post here, I received quite a few thoughtful messages - especially from psychiatrists and dermatologists - and it really reinforced something I’ve been noticing in practice.

A lot of cases today don’t sit in just one domain anymore.

For instance:

chronic skin conditions with clear stress triggers

anxiety affecting treatment adherence

patients who keep relapsing despite medication

In many of these situations, treatment becomes fragmented

Based on these conversations, I’m now exploring building a very small, high-trust referral circle with a few aligned professionals (psychiatry / dermat / therapy) where:

referrals happen only when parallel support is clearly needed

there’s no obligation or forced cross-referrals

the focus stays on continuity of care, not volume

I’m intentionally not looking to scale this fast - just to build it right with a few people who already see these overlaps in practice.

If you’re currently handling cases where patients seem “stuck” despite treatment, or where emotional factors are clearly interfering with recovery, I’d genuinely value your perspective.

Happy to exchange notes or explore this further

Hi everyone,

I’m a therapist (EMDR + somatic work) based in India, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how fragmented care can feel for clients.

For example:

Stress showing up as eczema or psoriasis → dermatology route

PCOS / menstrual issues → gynecology

Chronic anxiety or brain fog → neurology / psychiatry

But often, the psychological component and nervous system regulation piece is missing in parallel care.

I’m exploring the idea of building a collaborative, referral-based ecosystem between:

Dermatologists (stress-related skin conditions)

Gynecologists (hormonal + emotional interplay)

Neurologists (stress, migraines, functional symptoms)

Psychiatrists (medication + therapy integration)

The intention is not to “replace” any field, but to create a more holistic, ethical, and client-centered support system.

I’d love to understand from this community:

Do you currently collaborate across disciplines? What works / what doesn’t?

As a doctor, would you find value in referring to trauma-informed therapists or somatic practitioners?

As a therapist, have you built referral networks with medical professionals?

What are the biggest barriers in India (trust, awareness, logistics, ethics)?

If anyone here is already working in an integrated model or interested in exploring something like this, happy to exchange ideas.