Sailaja Menon

About Sailaja Menon

It is not uncommon – every one of us experiences sadness, anger, a nagging dissatisfaction, stress, grief and loss, and strained relationships. However when we are experiencing some of these states it might be very difficult and hard to know if it is time to seek the help of a professional. We all know it is important to identify and manage diagnosable mental illness and it is certainly a priority it is also important to understand that seeking psychological help for those symptoms that do not have a clear condition or diagnosis – is equally a priority. This is because it is very possible to relieve oneself from the endless suffering of some of the symptoms mentioned and actually escalate these states and become habitual by avoiding professional help. Remember, the age-old proverb that Prevention is better than Cure and the earlier someone gets help it is easier to resolve and get through the problem – this will also reduce the amount of stress and strain you endure constantly engaging in these states. ​ Many times, people get stuck on the myths of seeking Counselling and relate it to treatment for people who have serious mental health issues. What we are talking about here is that Counselling can be extremely beneficial even for those who are at cross crossroads in their life trying to navigate their journey forward but feel overwhelmed and strained by the myriad of life stressors that are emotionally and behaviourally draining. Counselling at this point can be a wonderful stress reliever that could help you to propel your life forward with the most effective coping strategies