From the article: Stress Management In Times of Crisis
Coping with a crisis is different from coping with everyday stress--our resources tend to be lower and our needs are higher, and we're not always thinking clearly because we're often overwhelmed. However, sometimes one or two techniques--getting some exercise, prayer, or counting blessings, for example--can make the difference between being overwhelmed by a crisis, or simply being challenged by one. What are your best strategies for coping with crisis? Share your thoughts, and see what other readers recommend. Share Your Strategies!
Dealing with fear{crisis}
- Talking to people for support--e.g. a supervisor, a crisis line--has helped to lessen the anxiety.
- —Guest Diebro
Crisis Coping
- Simple. I just pause, introspect and then revisit the issue.
- —Guest Bekal Srinivas Rao
Coping with Crisis and in General
- I used to just stuff it, but I realized that doing that causes more stress, so now I look at the things that I have control over, and ask myself what CAN I do, as opposed to what is being done - plus I remove myself from the picture, instead of saying "why me?" I say, look at how this affects everyone...so I stop myself from feeling victimized, and instead realize that I am not alone. Next, I count my blessings, no matter how smal,l and then I plan for the next time something like X happens...what will I do. Also, if I can help others, it makes me feel stronger, and it gives me a purpose, instead of worrying "what's next?"
- —bestephens
Make A Pact With A Friend
- When a tragedy strikes, be there for that person-no matter what. You never know when it's your turn-and the favor and love is returned. I believe we are on this earth to help each other...we all will have tragedy one day. Help your friends as much as you can. Even a call a day can help. It makes you a better person.
- —Guest paris
We Need Help In A Crisis Situation
- Ah! Great. Prayer is really important in crisis. Even though I know that this too will pass, I am difficult to calm down.
- —Guest ္ူflora
Crisis Coping Strategies
- Remember, if you're still breathing, there's still hope. And my favorite strategy: Remember, this too, will pass.
- —Guest edie
Helena at Balance Whanganui
- I have a crisis plan, created with the people who support me. This means that if a crisis occurs, someone will feed and exercise the dog, someone will deal with the mail etc, and if the worst happens someone will make decisions for me according to choices I have made now. For example, I want to be looked after at home if possible, certain drugs are not to be used, there's someone I don't want involved in my recovery, and there are a range of things that I know will speed my recovery. Three good friends helped me put the plan together, and all agreed that they would carry it out as needed. This is a great comfort, and also serves as a motivation to make sure I look after myself so the plan doesn't have to be actioned.
- —Guest abigailstardust
Prayer
- Prayer is what gets me through. I need to know that God is in control, and that this is just part of a bigger plan.
- —Guest Margaret
Crisis Techniques
- I find that you sometimes, difficult though it may be, have to keep an emotional distance from the crisis. There's no point, for example, in two people getting sick if one already is. Keep loving but KEEP YOUR EMOTIONAL DISTANCE. DON'T ALLOW YOURSELF TO GET SUCKED IN EMOTIONALLY IF THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP.
- —Guest Michael R.
Lean On Your Friends
- Remembering to return the favor when necessary, I lean heavily on my friends when things get really bad. They always carry me.
- —Guest Anne
