Kathmandu, Nov. 4 -- In a world that praises independence, many have learned to say "I got it" even when overwhelmed. For some, doing everything alone feels safer than risking disappointment or vulnerability. This survival strategy has a name: hyper-independence. It often looks like strength from the outside, yet it can gradually drain our mental health and distance us from the people who care.

Anjana Das Pariyar, a psychologist and lecturer at Adhyayan School Samakhushi and Premier College, New Baneshwar, sheds light on hyper-independence, and how it can lead people to refuse help and take on too much responsibility.

What is hyper-independence, and why do people develop it?

Hyper-independence is an excessive form of self-reliance wher...