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When Praise Masks Paranoia: How Cultural Norms Can Camouflage Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in India
It is rarely a surprise in many traditional households across India to hear words of genuine praise immediately prefaced or followed by a swift layer of caution. A heartfelt compliment regarding a child’s academic achievement, a person’s professional success, or even simple good health is frequently accompanied by the perfunctory phrase: “nazar na lage”—a culturally…
