In today’s hyperconnected world, the feeling of being "scattered" has become a near-universal experience. From the moment we wake up, notifications, deadlines, and digital overload fragment our attention. It is a sign of our times that more adults than ever are asking a vital question: Is this just modern life, or do I have ADHD?

“The greatest burden is not the illness itself, but the fear of what it might become.”

Health anxiety is far more common than many of us realise. It is that persistent, nagging worry about your health that lingers even after a normal medical evaluation. What begins as a harmless bodily sensation can quickly spiral into a cycle of fear, checking, and repeated reassurance-seeking.

"You cannot pour from an empty cup." — Anonymous

We often speak of medicine as a "calling," a term that suggests a level of devotion bordering on the sacred. From the first day of medical school, doctors are conditioned to view sleep as a luxury, family milestones as secondary, and personal exhaustion as a badge of honour. This culture of self-denial is built on the noble premise of "patients first."

In an increasingly noisy and chaotic world, it has become more important now than ever to take note — and to consciously minimise both.

Just take a look around. Noise is everywhere. And we spare no effort in creating more of it.