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Importance of counseling

At one time or another we all experience difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Issues at work, relationships worries, family pressures, finance related pressure, stress etc. They can all make us anxious and reduce our sense of purpose and wellbeing.    Counseling can be helpful in lots of different situations-   Talking therapy is for anyone who's going through a bad time or has emotional problems they can't sort out on their own. They may be the same or more effective than medication. Counseling can help you understand how your feelings affect your thoughts and behavior.   How counseling can help-    Sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger than to relatives or friends. During counseling, a trained counsellor or therapist listens to you and helps you find your own answers to problems, without judging you.   Very often even when we speak to a trusted friend or family member we don’t always share what we are truly thinking or feeling for fear of being judge

Suicide- warning signs

 Suicide is the act of taking one’s own life.India reported an average 381 deaths by suicide daily in 2019, totalling 1,39,123 fatalities over the year, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. Causes: While the cause of suicide is unknown, some common risk factors include: #major psychiatric illness - in particular, mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) #substance abuse (primarily alcohol abuse) #family history of suicide #long term difficulties with relationships with friends and family #losing hope or the will to live #significant losses in a person's life, such as the death of a loved one, loss of an important relationship , loss of employment or self-esteem #unbearable emotional or physical pain Warning signs: A person who is at risk of committing suicide usually shows signs - whether consciously or unconsciously - that something is wrong. These may include the following: - Social isolation: Withdrawal from social settings