Tips for Overcoming Personal Crisis

drakke

Sometimes is hard to overcome a personal crisis without outside help. If you manage to reach for someone and they actually help you, then it is great. I agree with most of the things said above, but be careful, a personal crisis usually has deep roots and they need to be fixed entirely and not just at the surface.

Descur

Drakke is right...there are moments where a personal crisis might be too difficult for a person to overcome without an outside interference. I remember the time that my best friend and blood brother lost his way when his dad passed away. He stopped believing in everything...started staying away from friends and family and just locked himself in a room and stuck to himself majority of the time. It was difficult for him to cope with the hero in his life just passing away after all he was only 17 at the time. A couple of friends and I did our best to continue seeing him everyday and to pull him out of his situation and eventually we did prevail.

SDarkraven

Thank you for this well thought out and orchestrated post. It helped resonate some feelings inside me I've kept repressed for awhile. I think when I had this guide back when I was going through these crisis or trauma, I would have been fine. But I was all alone. I still almost really am, just reaching out for help on forums like this and to share tales. But let it be known I understand crisis.

Glow

That is true, we can overcome it. We should not expect pain not to happen, it will happen and it will hurt, but at the same time that pain will go away after some days, we just need to be occupied with good things. 

drakke

Occupying your time with hobbies or activities is great. It keeps your mind busy so you don't drift off to think about other things. Working out is great too, if you can drag yourself to the gym.

Illbethere

I really wish I had read this advise when I was in high school. Its oftentimes the people that try to be strong that end up weakening their own mental state. Life does go on but that doesn't mean that the pain is any less valid. Always deal with your emotions and go through the full process of recovery. It can take time to feel normal or happy again but its worth it in the long run. Our minds are strong enough to handle any obstacle placed in our path.

partlysunny

"If you feel like you simply cannot overcome your personal crisis alone, call a counselor.  Professional counselors are trained to lend an empathetic and supportive ear, as well as help people cope with their problems with healthy coping skills.  Don’t feel like you are a failure if you need help.  It is very wise to call upon others for help. Don’t let ego or pride get in your way."

I love this advice. This is exactly right. In the moment, it will feel impossible to get help. It will feel like the last thing you want to do- call someone and admit that you're "failing." However, making that call will show just what a strong person you've become.

Reaching out to someone else is the only way to break that downward spiral. People want to help you get better, and they'll feel grateful that you called. Don't suffer in silence. Reach out!!

Kaidera

Sometimes it's hard to reach out to someone who you know is a professional, because then you're admitting that there's a problem that you can't get through on your own. It becomes an issue of pride, and roll that with hurt, you end up with a pretty big mess.

At least that's been a difficulty of mine. My latest thing is trying to be completely honest with at least one person. Talk to a friend, or family member, and really tell them what's going on. The only way to really get through something, whether it's loss of a person or opportunity, is to face it and process what happened. Sometimes on our own we get lost in that, or overwhelmed and having that person to work things through with makes a big difference.

RAL101013

This is very true. I may pass this article along to a family member who is in recovery. Their sponsor has just passed away, and he was also his best friend. I think he could really benefit from reading this. Luckily, I have convinced him to seek out a counselor a little bit ago, so he does have someone to call for professional advice, and for someone just to talk to, I'm always here for him.

You're totally right when you talk about how turning to our addictions, whatever they may be, just create a bigger problem in the future. It's just a temporary fix to a permanent problem. I try to picture what I'm doing, and how it is going to effect me long-term. Drug use, alcoholism, and other addictions never prove to be productive long-term, but recovery always does.

stariie

I like the part about being patient with yourself, I think that patience is key.  If we had a broken bone, or any other type of broken body part that caused pain, we would put that broken bone in a cast, not move it, and take it easy for a long while, until the bone healed.  That takes time. Unfortunately, when our emotions get hurt, there is no "broken bone" to put a cast on, and we end up not giving ourselves time to heal.  We have to learn to be patient when overcoming hurts of the heart.

drakke

Gonna forward this to a friend in need, really hope it can serve him well.

Pat

The tips here are valuable information. Do not think you can do it on your own, get help. Just talking to someone that is not judging you works wonders and you know that you can say what you really want to say and not worry about hearing what you said from someone else, which is another issue.  When I talk to a stranger about my problems I always say what I want because I know I will never see that person again.

JuruDi

Thank you for the wonderful tips. I have been feeling down lately.

Often I find that I am very impatient. And I keep asking myself why I am so slow in getting better. But like you said, this is really a negative attitude that should be avoided. We should patiently try to work things out and look positively towards the future and the possibilities it holds for us. Only then can we succeed in overcoming our personal crises, whatever they may be.

ReadmeByAmy

All of us once in our life will experience obstacles and miseries that will put us into personal crises. I had been through this and it is not only once and I am thankful  that I had been able to cope with the different situations that came my way What I did is I learned to face and accept it in my mind and heart and do not blame myself or other people with what had happened. And I hold on tight to my decisions and actions until my personal crises is over.

dyanmarie25

Everyone has gone through situations wherein we felt like our world is tumbling down. But that's true, we can beat and overcome personal crisis if we just know how to manage these problems. It's hard, I should say, but definitely rewarding. Thanks for the post! It's been very valuable.

Lizel

Thanks for sharing all those helpful tips with us. I guess that they will help people that are going through a personal crisis just right now. Remember that it's very important to have support from your family, good mates and other people.

kaizen

I really like your tips, very practical and knowledgeable. Like others have said, I think it's important that the desire to change/improve/overcome comes from within, but external help can be crucial to dealing with the most difficult hardships.

XLS

When overcoming a personal crisis don't be too hard on yourself. Sometimes, In my experiences, the people whom I thought were positive outlets were not.  Taking some time out to focus on me has helped tremendously. Every situation is different and remember that everyone recuperates at different speeds and handles situations differently as well. Even though you and your "cousin" have gone through the same issue doesn't mean that those same steps will work for you.  My biggest suggestion is talk it out with that one person who over the years has proved themselves to you as a friend, and has always guided you the right way.  Writing down how you feel can help tremendously. Never shut yourself out... Remember you know yourself better than those around you.  Reading my bible and reflecting has bought me to a place of peace and joy, which after many down falls I realized I was never genuinely happy. I attended therapies and spoke to several people. I personally didn't find my healing until I shut everyone out and focused on what I wanted out of life and focused on what I was going to do about it.  My way of doing things may have not been the ideal way but unfortunately for me, I was surrounded by negative energy of which never helps in healing.  Like I said, everyone copes differently.  God is real and he has been my personal Lord and Savior who has healed me and continues to heal my broken heart. Life isn't going to be easy and this is all a test of our strengths. Love is patient, kind, and understanding. Always remember that in your healing process because you are blessed and worthy to be loved. You will be healed- just keep faith. 

OGSMARTBOI

As someone who went through a major crisis, overcoming it was definitely difficult. It was overwhelming for one person to get through it alone. I suggest finding someone who can support you in a positive way. It can and WILL be done.

debbie24

We all go through times of personal crisis. Some crises are more severe than others, but they are never a fun time. They drain the life out of us, cause us to question our sanity, eliminate the desire to forge ahead, and make success and happiness seem like a distant dream. Life crises are no respecter of persons. They will attack the best of us regardless of our potential, position, income, intelligence, or experience.

The best strategy for overcoming personal crisis is to prepare now. Prepare for the crisis before the crisis comes. Don’t wait for the crisis to hit. If you prepare now, then you will be ready later. If you don’t prepare now you will almost certainly crash or falter when crisis hits.

Diane

I think the answer to all crises is just time. Eventually when enough time has passed it will start to fade into the background, new things will come into your life, and you will naturally move on. The problem is getting through that period of time, which I think has to pass one way or another. I don't think you can somehow cheat this time from passing to get through your crisis faster.

So I think accepting your feeling, whatever it is, and saying to yourself I am meant to experience this and go through this now, can help you with dealing with it. Instead of trying to hide from it or numb yourself, if you fully submit to the feelings and accept them as a part of your life for this period of time, you can get through it without looking to drugs or alcohol.

DJon22

"Some people that are having difficulty overcoming personal crisis will turn to alcohol, drugs, or some other negative avenue to cope with the sadness."

Sad to say but it's true.

westmixxin

 I've been in situations of personal crisis during my recovery which is caused me incredible issues. I've had in pending bills come my way and I've lost my job on certain occasions during recovery I've had death in the family during recovery and have always stood up and made sure that I Stayed strong. It was very difficult to stay strong during these times because I always wanted to run back to when I was used to but I continued to stand my ground.

May102014

Yes indeed. Seeing the bright side might get blurry sometimes when desperate times come. But it's really just simple. We don't need to complicate life so much. Just think of the best way you can solve the problem and face the consequences. Smile at life and see every trial as an opportunity to become better.

arame

Thank you for your insights. I agree, one of the most important things while trying to overcome a personal crisis is to give yourself time and to be kind with yourself. It might take a while before you start feeling centered again, sometimes it takes years to completely recover.

I have been through many personal crisis mostly due to chronic physical pain that was affecting my state of mind. I have found different ways to deal with these difficult periods in my life. The most effective way for me is meditation and silent communication with nature and higher levels of consciousness. 

regicide3342

One thing I can suggest that you do is to create a to-do list. I keep mine on my phone, and everytime I wake up in the morning, I open up the list and plan my day from there. It is easier than you think, and it's a good way of channeling your emotions to something else and trying to forget about them. I have an obsession to always add stuff and finish things listed in my to-do list.I really enjoy getting things done and I always want to do more, so a to-do list works well for me. Of course, you need to make sure the things you do are beneficial to you and to the people around you. A well done list of things you want to achieve every day will slingshot you towards a better future.

deewanna

This where family and friends come in. If you have recently lost a loved one, you need to share your burden with another loved one.

• Find someone that understands you and what you are going through.

• Try not to be alone.

• Don't be afraid to cry and let go of the pain. Don't bottle it in, this could cause a relapse

IrishHeather

dominica Great article! Thank you for the effort and thought that you put into it, nicely done and thought provoking.

Dominica mentioned several resources to engage when asking for help, "You can see a professional counselor, go to a clergy member, or ask a dear family member or friend for help. Others are not so attached to the situation, so they may be able to empathize with you and offer encouragement." Often in the midst of a personal crises we are not thinking clearly. It is nice to be able to read back through this post and realize that we may have forgot about some of the outlets available to us that are ready and willing to help in any way they can.

 I would like to share with you a less conventional and an 'out of the box' resource to consider when asking for help in a personal crises as well. Sometimes it is very beneficial to speak to a person that does not have a vested interest in your struggles, like an acquaintance or a call in crisis line for example. Find someone to talk to that can see the whole situation from a "third person view".  In a third person view this person can give you insights on both sides of a situation while not having to worry about repercussions for having given a true and honest assessment of the crises. They can offer council without having to be emotionally responsible for stating the way they view the situation. I have found that council from a third person view resource is very beneficial for myself in that sometimes I need to hear what I am doing wrong or what I could do better in a situation.

Just keep in m in that this type of crisis resource is not for everyone, sometimes it takes nerves of steel to willingly let someone tell you what they think you 'are or are not' doing wrong in a situation.  Give it a try, you might be pleasantly surprised to see how others view your actions in a crises.

LittleCowprint

This describes exactly what I went through recently. And I definitely agree with staying connected to people; isolation used to be my coping method when I had a crisis, just because I was so worried people would become weary of me always complaining about my problems. It never helped. I firmly believe being able to talk to people about my recent incident has helped me overcome it much faster than I’d done in the past.

Another thing that helped was being proactive about changing the true root causes of my crisis. I started with baby steps, as that was all I was capable of in the early part of my crisis, but baby steps can help set the stage for bigger changes later on. I’m still working on it and it’s a process, but it’s certainly helped me heal.

missbishi

Really useful information here. We all go through personal difficulties at one stage or another and whilst we might not be experiencing anything currently, these things have a habit of sneaking up on you so it's always worth developing some coping strategies to help you stay on the right track and resist temptation in times of stress.

vegito12

This can easily happen, when you have bills and other things to pay, like this week had rent and paying, for photos for photo shoot and thought what should I do, the company doing film tv let me pay money next week. That was a good thing, as I did not have to worry about that this week ad could pay my rent with ease this week. It can be hard thinking what to do, in those times a person may struggle and asking for help is the right thing.

Zalaria

@deewanna "Find someone who understands". Yes! This is so crucial in my opinion. I try my best to be understanding and giving myself to others when they are feeling depressed. In fact I was speaking with a friend the other day, who was telling me about someone from his class who pretty much gave a negligent response to "how to get over depression". The response was exactly that, to "get over it". Needless to say I was appalled. And for my friend who no one else seems to care about, I connected with his story at some points.

xTinx

My friend has this really contagious mantra that he tries to adopt every time problems set in: think positive and keep moving forward! Although it sounds cliche, when you're in the midst of a personal crisis, adopting this way of thinking really helps. Good thoughts can drown away the negative ones. Looking forward to a future where you can start anew also eases the anxiety lodged in your heart.

recovery4gwen

Because I am a sensitive person, I always have a very difficult time making a quick recovery from personal crisis. But since starting a wonderful support group, I have made great strides in overcoming my own personal crisis. I now journal my feelings of concern and pain. Therefore, I have been able to let go and move on with life in a productive manner.

Shinzen

I had a few of those in my life.  It is definitely not a good experience.  The darkness that surround you during those moments can make you give up on life.  I may have had a few thoughts of giving in to the reaper, but I did not. 

A good and healthy support system is indeed a must during those times.  Someone to alleviate the burden on your shoulders and just have your back through all those moments. Be strong and you will become stronger.  A positive mindset also helps.  That one really helped me.

miguel_jieb

I do agree that alcohol and drugs are forms of escape. These will not solve our personal crisis. And yes, I definitely agree that it will just destroy us in the long run. It is best to face our crisis than to turn our backs and escape. 

I have been through different painful experiences in my life particularly those that are related to my family. It was definitely painful. But I am really thankful to God because during those times that I was really down, He sent people who comforted me and guided me. They helped me become more mature in viewing our family's challenges. They helped me to stand up and do something about it rather than just stare, succumb to self-pity, and watch our family fall or to give-up and escape. In these times, people around us could either destroy us or make us. I am really really grateful to God because most of the people around me were positive people. We underwent years of challenges but, by God's grace, we were able to surpass them.

superbobby

When my parents got separated, I tried my best to not to find comfort from my past addictions. It was really a hard time especially when the ones you look up to for guidance are the ones causing problems. It was an achievement for me to have survived that point in my life while staying  away from my past addictions

mercshe

I didn't turn to drinking alcohol even if after my boyfriend broke up with me for another girl. I really cried so hard. I didn't go to school for a week. I'm calling my best friend every now and then to verbalize what I really feel. Talking to her is like I'm on my comfort pillows. And whenever she encourages me to just cry and express what I have to express, I am consoled. She doesn't have to speak a word to comfort me. Just her presence and willingness to listen helps me to find solution to my problems. I returned to school and shocked that even my professor knew my problem. I'm shy but they approached not to be. It's better to be vulnerable, you can find your support people whom is willing to give you a hand whenever you need one.

PerkyNorm4u

It is very difficult to deal with personal crisis alone. It will make us crazy thinking of the solutions to overcome it. It is not harmful to seek for help and support for you to overcome this crisis way easier. Always do what you've always wanted to do. At times it may seem very uneasy but from time to time, it will give you a clearer view of what you really want. Fulfillment in life is a trial and error base. You can't get it the first time around.

survived

Great advice and yes being able to handle a personal crisis on your own is often very hard to do and why not have support from people who love you. We need to learn to communicate and let people in so that we can feel that we are not alone and that there is a solution because there always is.

jteezymob1

Life hits you hard. When you are in situations where you can't do anything about it, when you're really hurting and you can't do anything about it, just think, tomorrow I'm going to wake up, it's going to be a new day, I won't be depressed anymore, and I'll be okay. Think of your depression as something very temporary. I know that it's hard to see the good through the bad sometimes but think about it this way. 

Okay so you're life is horrible!!! What are you going to do about it? Suicide? Go emo? You are better than them. You have more will power than those depressed teenagers who committed suicide. Just keep going in life and think "One day something is going to happen and my life will rock!" 

Right now for me, since my girlfriend broke up with me recently, life seems really empty. I can't imagine happiness although I can remember what an exhilarating feeling it was. I think that there's no hope. That this world is so limited. It's hard. But ignore those thoughts. And I live my life as if nothing bad has happened to me.

dominica

@survived  very true that we need to communicate and let people in!  sometimes we put a wall up and have a tough time asking and receiving, but if we really think about it, we DESERVE help from loved ones...i mean, they love us and just as we love to help others, they love to help us. 

@jteezymob1  i do think it's ok to temporarily feel the bad feelings when they come. but like you said, remember that they are temporary (or can be temporary).  i'm sorry your gf broke up with you, but it does sound like you are living in the present moment and moving on with a good, optimistic attitude. this will serve you well.

survived

A wall is common after being in a bad place for so long and you feel that you are being judged and criticised as well as being a lower being than everyone else. Unfortunately many of us stay in this state and if we had to get help and let people in we would see that they do love us and they are willing to help without judgement.

happy

The way how
somebody can overcome a personal crisis may be different because we don’t have
the same personality and we haven’t walked the same path. Be confident to the
existence of  an incredible force which
is guiding you towards greater achievements and fulfilled dreams. You are not
alone, there are two angels, one in your left and the other in your right
shoulder supporting you with great respect and admiration. I suffered a crisis
when my grandmother died and I just couldn’t accept her death. Besides crying
every night I started to write letters asking her to come and get me. What
hurts is a LIE, always remember that! The TRUTH is feeling awesome and after
being convinced that death only means a spirit leaving his house(body) I become
strong enough to say: I will live twice greater because of you grandmother!

leftct

I agree with OP and other comments in here. Life hits you hard, unexpectedly, especially if you find yourself in an already rather dire situation, a hole that keeps putting you in some kind of unrecoverable loop... it perfectly makes sense for someone to react in a way they usually don't. Trust me, sometimes it even surprises them. I'm live proof of that. I got into drugs in a dire period of my time and couldn't escape from it only a few years later. God knows how I managed to last for that long, really.

Doodles

@leftct You are right about something that keeps pulling you in. I realized this when struggling to overcome drinking and your body is telling you otherwise. I guess it all begins in the mind and once that is made up then the rest will follow. Eventually. 

mooray

Thanks for the advice. Right now I am going through a terrible break up and this week I actually feel better than last week. Like you have said, time is the best healer.

MyRecoveryPoint

Undoubtedly time is, and hopeful is faster for you as it was for me. So please @mooray be confident things are going to be better sometime soon

jbepp

Thank you for this wonderful post. I agree with pretty much every thing you said. I'd also like to add that persistence and patience should be the first things to be mentioned. No one will get out of an addiction without persistence and patience. Your body will slowly and you will begin to feel better after some time. 

karmaskeeper

I'd say unless you can be around supportive people be alone. I have found that being around people that bring you down even more isn't a good idea. I stay to myself unless I know I can be around actual good kind people that really do care. Keep upbeat try as hard as it may seem to stay focused on the good.

amin021023

@mooray: specially for break ups, nothing but time can heal you, besides getting to know another girl though...

I think I'm in one of those dark phases in my life, who knows it might be the essential step of my growing personality...

harpazo22

Great tips. People need to realize that no bad situation lasts forever! There will be a brighter day ahead.

mooray

amin021023

You will definitely get through it. I am not good myself and it has been 1 month since the break up but I feel like it was a thousand years ago. Nowadays, I am more alive than I was a while back. I feel like I am stronger now than when I was in that toxic relationship. I am even glad it ended since I am seeing things crystal clear now. Anyway, you will make it. If you need someone to talk to just inbox me for a chat. Trust me, I have been to hell's kitchen and came back with the gas cooker!

kmars

That's the thing about a personal crisis. We feel isolated and like we are on our own. We have to remember that others are going through similar trials and even worse trials. If we find ourselves in a box, we need to get out and go get some help whether from a counselor or a family or friend. It pays to always have people around you in times of distress.

Meds

I've faced a lot of personal crisis. I must say that I didn't make it out on my own strength. There were folks who prayed for me and I prayed for myself.

JakeLamotta

The best thing for over coming personal crisis and not letting it getting in the way of turning your back on addiction is having a plan. Personal crises stir emotions and the best way to remedy this to have a plan towards your goal which is devoid of any emotions. Logic is your best bet in difficult times.

ClevelandGuy

I was watching Howard Stern the other day, and I forget what celebrity they were talking about, but it was someone who had made a turn for the worse and was drinking and doing drugs heavily, and they cited the recent deaths of their parents as one of the things which had been driving them to be so self destructive. I was rather shocked by Howard and Robin's response, when they started mocking the celeb going "whahhhhh!" "whahhhh!", which seemed kind of insensitive, but it also made sense. They're not the only person on the planet to lose their parents or their loved ones, we're all gonna go through this - and I believe Howard and Robin already have (I'm assuming at least, due to their respective ages). For as down as you may be feeling, it may help to look at those around you who have already gone through this and found the strength to carry on with themselves - and perhaps that can give you the motivation to move on as well. Getting over the loss of a loved one doesn't mean you're forgetting about them.

area51

The most important thing to remember is that eventually all crisis go away and that you will start to feel better again at some point. When a crisis happens, we go through an initial stage of panic and sometimes fear. After that, we have to accept the fact that something has gone wrong in our life, and then you can start to cope and move past it. Sime people fail to see that eventually the crisis will be over and that is when they turn to drugs or alcohol.

mmegs00

I really enjoyed this article. I think it is very important that during a personal crisis, especially for me that I find the positivity in everything around me. Sometimes it is hard to cope with what life throughs our way, but if we can surround ourselves with positive social circles, those support systems can make all the difference. I due agree, the initial stages of panic can feel never-ending and hard to overcome, but we can all make it out. 

guitarmom1279

I know all to well about personal crisis,and tips for overcoming a personal crisis. I lost my mother when I was 19 years old and found comfort in a song that I had heard many times for many years growing up. The song was put out by the Gospel group The Mckameys and it's called God of The Mountian.. The words state " For the God of the Mountian,is still God in the valley.. When things go wrong he'll make them right" Then I wound up in a very abusive marriage and once again that song gave me faith... I truly think the biggest personal crisis was when I was diagnosed  with Multiple Sclerosis I decided to look toward that faith and that song to help me through such a terrible time.. I truly believe there is power in songs!!

StevenCox

Overcoming personal crisis is not easy, even for the strongest people out there. However, there are many ways to do this. I've read somewhere that if you feel overwhelmed and down, you might simply want to write what you feel on a piece of paper or even as a note on your phone. 

It is like keeping a  diary. This helps you acknowledge your feelings and puts you in control of the situation. I've tried this a couple of times and it really works, afterwards you feel better and lighter somehow.

area51

Personal crisis seems to be more of a reality now than ever before. It used to be that people would work and then go home to spend their evenings with their families, but the dynamics of life have changed in that there is more technology, drugs, and everything else that takes hold of our lives. It is sad and scary.

Sarasmiles

Thank you so much for sharing about overcoming personal crisis. I get bogged down in self-pity and forget how to pull myself up and out. Finding recovery, I realized we all have a purpose, and that made me feel a lot better. I stopped feeling useless and ugly, and started pushing myself to forget myself, to lose myself in service to others. I learned that it's a constant, daily effort to do what I need to make myself happy, it's not going to come to me, I have to make it happen. If I want to feel better about how I look, I have to honestly look at what I'm eating and how much I'm working out. If I'm not making enough money at my job, I have to really be honest with myself and examine if I'm working as hard as I could. If my house is a mess and I need to do laundry, that can feel like a crisis if I let it get out of hand. If I forget to eat, and let myself get too hungry or tired, EVERYTHING can feel like a crisis! I can't control anyone except myself, so it's up to me to be proactive about these situations. Thank you for sharing and have a beautiful day!

tristalpistol

I agree that keeping your mind occupied is very important.  I find the real struggle comes when you are idle too much.  Your mind is allowed to wander and then it can get you in trouble.  I find even just keeping your mind on certain tasks help.  For me it's cleaning the house.  I have a list that I run down and mark off everything that needs to be done.  It's broken down to simple things that can be achieved in 5-10 minutes at a time.  This way I don't feel like the task is impossible. 

Breaking things down into manageable portions can make almost anything seem like it is do-able.

diligentworker

My best tip is to stay busy and not dwell on negativity. The mind will go off into the deep end, making you feel even sadder and hopeless. That's why the goal is to preoccupy the mind with as many positive thoughts as possible. By thinking of such things, you'll be able to find the courage and muster up enough willpower to overcome your crisis. Time, perseverance, forbearance, and prayer are indispensable.

rz3300

Seeking a counselor is always a good idea.  It should always be the first step in my opinion, which is why it is frustrating to have to jump through hoops in order to see someone sometimes.  I wish there were more free and readily available people to talk to.  There are, do not get me wrong, but they might be difficult to reach for some people, who then might turn to more drastic choices.

mayoress

Dealing with personal crisis can be very difficult. From personal experience, I have come to realise that one must not be alone when dealing with such a situation. You need help from family and friends to overcome it. You need all the help you can get.

dominica

@Sarasmiles you are right...we are really only in control of ourselves...and even then, sometimes i feel powerless over myself.... great tips and comments in this thread!