Crisis feels likes a clarion call to do something - anything - right away, even if it is the wrong thing to do. It is hard to think clearly in a crisis, even if what you are considering doing feels right.
Sometimes a crisis happens in a moment, and sometimes it builds up for years before it spills over the edge. However it comes to fruition, reactivity is never helpful.
Here are three tips for dealing with crisis:
1) Don't make a snap decision due to the pressures of others - or yourself.
2) Don't waste your focus feeling guilty, embarrassed or like you should have seen it coming. You are doing the best you can.
3) Do find trustworthy people to talk to who are not involved with the crisis to help you sort things out for yourself.
Crisis counseling can also be invaluable. Feel free to call me if you are in a crisis today.