10 Things you can do To Help you Cope in a Crisis.
1. Try not to think too much about the problem. This could cause something called depressive rumination which could lead to depression.
2. Stay reasonably informed about the problem, just as too much information can cause panic, too little information can leave you feeling more isolated and helpless.
3. Try telling yourself that whatever is happening to you will pass eventually. Do things that will give you a sense of empowerment like praying or journaling.
4. As far as you are possible take care of your physical and mental health. Try to avoid excessive checking-in because it could become a real trigger to cause you to feel more powerless and worried. Check-in when necessary but not to the extreme.
5. Entertain yourself and make appropriate jokes. Keeping a positive attitude could lessen your pain and lighten the mood in general.
6. Be present emotionally for yourself and others. Try not to jump to conclusions, and remind yourself that if you try to do something and fail, that you are only human.
7. When possible be as patient as you can with others, it will lessen your stress and lighten your anxiety.
8. Avoid feeling you are worthless, it's just not true.
9. If you find something triggers anxious feelings, stay away from it for a while and come back to it only after your anxiety lessens.
10. Always be kind to yourself and others.
Mike Finnerty
Certificate of Attendance
Dealing with Distress Group
2017.
1. Try not to think too much about the problem. This could cause something called depressive rumination which could lead to depression.
2. Stay reasonably informed about the problem, just as too much information can cause panic, too little information can leave you feeling more isolated and helpless.
3. Try telling yourself that whatever is happening to you will pass eventually. Do things that will give you a sense of empowerment like praying or journaling.
4. As far as you are possible take care of your physical and mental health. Try to avoid excessive checking-in because it could become a real trigger to cause you to feel more powerless and worried. Check-in when necessary but not to the extreme.
5. Entertain yourself and make appropriate jokes. Keeping a positive attitude could lessen your pain and lighten the mood in general.
6. Be present emotionally for yourself and others. Try not to jump to conclusions, and remind yourself that if you try to do something and fail, that you are only human.
7. When possible be as patient as you can with others, it will lessen your stress and lighten your anxiety.
8. Avoid feeling you are worthless, it's just not true.
9. If you find something triggers anxious feelings, stay away from it for a while and come back to it only after your anxiety lessens.
10. Always be kind to yourself and others.
Mike Finnerty
Certificate of Attendance
Dealing with Distress Group
2017.
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