Hamza Shaikh
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In pursuit of expressing myself and learning.
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The purpose of pain III: a Neurobiological Perspective.
My final venture in the pursuit of finding the purpose of pain was in the realms of neurobiology. By studying neurobiological literature, I finally obtained the concrete evidence I wanted to convince myself that pain is indeed necessary. It was quite beautiful to see how our body strives to adapt to novel situations in stabilizing itself to not only a healthy state but a more refined one. It was also quite interesting to find out how necessary pain was to induce this adaptability.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in Motivation
The purpose of pain II: a Psychological Perspective.
I’ve always been interested in studying psychology. So naturally, when an existential crisis hit me, I gravitated towards the discipline to find some solace. Psychology majorly deals with emotions, behaviors and cognition. And pain is one the most fundamental emotions. So there had to be some literature in psychology which would give me answers about the purpose and necessity of pain.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in Motivation
The purpose of pain I: a Philosophical Perspective.
My scramble to found meaning behind all the suffering in the world and to understand the purpose of pain compelled me to take refuge in the chapters of philosophy. Now, philosophy is a body of study which I think focuses passionately on finding out the reasons for our existence, what purpose do we have, and what sort of a life one ought to live. I was sure that indulging in philosophy would provide me with at least some clarity in the puzzle I was faced with: why do we all suffer so much? I hoped that my agitated mind would achieve a modicum of relief after studying what the most fundamental philosophies of the world have to say about the purpose of pain.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in Motivation
The purpose of pain: An Introduction.
I was lying on my bed one night unable to sleep. I was tossing and turning, my mind working in overdrive with all the racing thoughts and my heart overfilled with emotions at 3 am, an infamously vulnerable and emotionally charged time of the night. I was contemplating life and all its trepidations when a very disturbing yet intriguing question arose in my mind; why am I always in pain? Now, I always try to make the most of things and live life to its fullest. And I do it while being good and considerate of other’s feelings. I try to be a good friend, son, brother and in some cases a role model. Then why do I have this crippling depression and paralyzing anxiety every moment I breathe. Why am I in such agonizing pain in every conscious moment of my existence.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in Psyche
4 psychological tricks to cope with emotional pain.
Each one of us has faced some degree of emotional pain throughout our life. Being hurt by a friend, breaking up with someone you love, loss of a loved one, or facing rejection at your dream job interview; these are all the instances where you felt extreme anguish without any physical damage or a visible wound. This pain is a complex emotion which is difficult to comprehend and cope with.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in Psyche
How to help friends going through a rough time
The world is a really dark and painful place. There is so much suffering and sadness everywhere. Each one of us is trying our best to get through the trepidations of life. Some succeed, some fail, and many are caught up in the torture of just hanging in there.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in Humans
Learning SEO is not that hard!
In a fit of panic induced by the current economic instability of the world, I set out to learn new skills that will ensure financial security of my future. Now, I am aware that today’s economic arena is heavily reliant on the internet. I see so many YouTube videos and Instagram reels on how much people earn online and how easy it is to do so. To test my luck, I jumped into the online market to make an honest living with my skills. But the online market is immensely saturated (Obviously… the whole world is on it). However, I learnt that to stand out in such a market I need to learn Search Engine Optimization. I had been putting off learning SEO as I thought that it was a highly technical skill that I simply did not have the mind to acquire. Nonetheless, I decided to try my hand at it and realized that it wasn’t that hard. It wasn’t that much of a technical enigma that everyone made it out to be.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in 01
3 ways screens are messing with your brain.
When I was young, my curiosity always led me towards imagining how the future would be. In every iteration of my imagination, I would envision a future abundant in the usage of screens. I would get so excited by imagining that all the information and entertainment that I wanted would be available in the palms of my hands. Today, we live in the future I imagined. Screens are everywhere. Flat-screen TVs, laptops, iPads, smartphones, smartwatches and what not. Screens have taken over our life and have so deeply embedded themselves in our life that they almost seem like an appendage. However, what my naïve mind did not consider was the consequences of proliferation of these screens.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in FYI
7 things I learned from my struggle with depression
Now I am not a professional psychologist. However, I am someone who has been struggling with Major Depressive Disorder for a number of years now. And I live in a country where mental issues are prolific. Despite that, there is a paucity of mental health professionals. I live in a society where the prospect of therapy is aversive, almost repugnant. Consequently, I had to figure out a lot of things on my own to ensure my survival and maintain my sanity. My aim in this article is to share my experience with those going through the same problem I went through but are scared to seek help or are deprived of the resources that can help them in their condition. My aim through this article is to offer whatever help I can and to tell others going through depression that they are not alone. All hope is not gone. So, here are the lessons I taught myself to cope with depression.
By Hamza Shaikhabout a year ago in Psyche