{"formatVersion":"1.1","id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/how-to-get-out-of-a-crisis","path":"/library/how-to-get-out-of-a-crisis","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/how-to-get-out-of-a-crisis","title":"How to Survive a Crisis","family":"Library detail","description":"Learn to navigate a crisis by avoiding catastrophizing, facing the truth, and creating a vision for the future.","language":"en-US","access":{"audience":"custom-shared-preview","indexable":true},"provenance":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/how-to-get-out-of-a-crisis","wordpressId":"4995","contentCompleteness":"complete","dateScope":"original-source"},"authors":[{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/mandy-kloppers#person","name":"Mandy Kloppers","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/mandy-kloppers"}],"dates":{"datePublished":"2014-11-19T05:00:00Z","dateModified":"2025-08-27T12:03:41Z"},"content":{"html":"<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/\">Home</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library\">Library</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/crisis-intervention\">Crisis Intervention</a></li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">How to Survive a Crisis</span></li></ol></nav><div class=\"article-page article-standard\" data-library-standard><div class=\"article-main-grid\"><header class=\"article-heading\"><h1>How to Survive a Crisis</h1><p class=\"article-inline-credits\">Written by <a class=\"article-credit-person\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/mandy-kloppers\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/9425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" loading=\"lazy\">Mandy Kloppers</a></p><div class=\"article-dates\"><span>Published on <time datetime=\"2014-11-19T05:00:00Z\">November 19, 2014</time></span><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> · </span><span>Updated on <time datetime=\"2025-08-27T12:03:41Z\">August 27, 2025</time></span></div></header><div class=\"article-jumpbar\"></div><div class=\"article-layout\"><div class=\"article-reading\"><article class=\"prose\" id=\"article-content\"><p>When we make bad decisions repeatedly, life forces us into a crisis situation. We are faced with a drama and we have to make decisions. Denial and procrastination are no longer an option. How to get out of a crisis is something that we all need to know:</p><figure class=\"article-feature\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-12854.webp\" alt=\"Two adults comfort one another while sitting on a sofa.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\"></figure><section class=\"article-takeaways\" aria-labelledby=\"key-takeaways\"><h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key takeaways</h2><ul><li>Catastrophic interpretations can intensify the sense of powerlessness during a crisis.</li><li>Identifying practical options and drawing on available resources can support active problem-solving.</li><li>Remembering earlier coping successes can help people recognize strengths relevant to current difficulties.</li></ul></section><h2 id=\"overview\">Overview</h2><p><strong>1) First of all – Don’t catastrophize.</strong> We can tell ourselves that the situation is worse than it is and cause more instability for ourselves. When emotions are running high, it is east to catastrophize. Take a deep breath and see the situation as it is. The more we allow our emotions to grip us, the more we begin to feel powerless. “Learned helplessness” is a common experience when we give up being rational. We feel we have no power. So stop exaggerating the circumstances. See it as it is not worse than it is.</p><p><strong>2) Get to the truth and deal with it.</strong> What change needs to take place? New focus equals new paths. Deal with the cards you are dealt with. and learn to accept rather than resist what has been placed before you to deal with. It may be unfair and wrong but you still have to deal with it.</p><p>Take control despite injustice.</p><p><strong>3) Have a vision. Get strong.</strong> We all need something to work towards. Look for something in the future , this helps you to gain more psychological fuel. Find a role model if this helps. You aren’t the first person in your situation and you won’t be the last. Others before you have succeeded in getting through the same crisis you are going through. Use these resources. Visualise. Brain storm. Figure out what you need to do progress from where you are to where you want to be…</p><p>A crisis can seem overwhelming. We have all been through tough times – finance, health, family etc You have survived tough times before. Gain strength from your past successes and remind yourself that you have it within you to get through another challenging time.</p><p>Use these questions to empower yourself:</p><p>What’s been one of the toughest times you got through?</p><p>A relationship breakdown, health issues, confidence crisis…</p><p>What pulled you through? A belief, a strategy, someone helped, you found inner faith? A person, a place, a belief??</p><p>What was your life before the crisis?? Was it good?</p><p>What did you do? How did you turn it around?</p><p>How is your life better today because you experienced this crisis? Stronger, more compassionate? more confident, hopeful, a new skill? Are you happier now that you have a comparison? Mentally, emotionally financially, spiritually…how did it serve you in the end?</p><p>Things are never as bad as they seem. Instead of catastrophising, pull up your sleeves and do what needs to be done.</p></article><div class=\"article-endmatter\"><section class=\"article-about article-panel\"><h2 id=\"about-mentalhealth-com\">About MentalHealth.com</h2><p>MentalHealth.com helps people understand themselves, build healthier relationships, and access the right care. We bring together mental health education, diagnostics, and care management to support well-being throughout every phase of life.</p><div class=\"article-contributors\"><section class=\"article-bio\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/9425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><p class=\"article-bio-role\">Author</p><h3 id=\"mandy-kloppers\"><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/mandy-kloppers\">Mandy Kloppers</a></h3><p class=\"article-bio-credentials\">Writer</p><p>Mandy Kloppers has been working in the mental health field for more than eight years and has worked with a diverse group of clients, including people with learning disabilities, the elderly suffering from dementia, and mentally ill patients detained in medium and high-secure units.</p><dl><div><dt>Published</dt><dd><time datetime=\"2014-11-19T05:00:00Z\">November 19, 2014</time></dd></div><div><dt>Updated</dt><dd><time datetime=\"2025-08-27T12:03:41Z\">August 27, 2025</time></dd></div></dl></div></section></div></section><section class=\"article-medical article-panel article-pending\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Pending medical review\"><h2 id=\"medical-review-status\">Pending Medical Review</h2><p>We take mental health content seriously and follow industry-leading guidelines to ensure our users access the highest quality information. All editorial decisions for published content are made by the MentalHealth.com Editorial Team, with guidance from our Clinical Affairs Team.</p><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/publishing/editorial-policy\">Our medical review process</a></section><section class=\"article-expert article-expert-mobile\" aria-label=\"Subject matter expert\" data-expert-kind=\"related\"><p class=\"article-bio-role\">Subject matter expert</p><div class=\"article-expert-identity\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/13152.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carlos-protzel\">Carlos Protzel <span class=\"expert-credentials\">Psy.D.</span></a></h2></div><p class=\"article-expert-focus\">Evidence-based and humanistic therapies</p><a class=\"profile-experience-link experience-button\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carlos-protzel\">View experience</a></section><section class=\"article-topic-community article-topic-community-mobile\" aria-label=\"Related communities\"><img class=\"topic-community-banner\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-13533.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" loading=\"lazy\"><p class=\"topic-community-label\">Related communities</p><h2>Crisis Intervention</h2><p>Find information and perspectives about mental health crises and the people who provide support.</p><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/crisis-intervention\">Explore community</a></section></div></div><aside class=\"article-sidebar\" tabindex=\"0\" data-bounded-rail=\"\" aria-label=\"Article navigation and related information\"><details class=\"article-contents\" open data-section-preview=\"3\" data-expanded=\"false\" data-scrolled-past=\"false\"><summary><strong>Table of contents</strong><span aria-hidden=\"true\"></span><small data-current-section=\"\">Choose a section</small></summary><nav aria-label=\"Article contents\"><ol id=\"article-section-list\"><li><a href=\"#overview\" title=\"Overview\" aria-label=\"Overview\">Overview</a></li></ol><button type=\"button\" class=\"article-sections-toggle\" data-sections-toggle aria-controls=\"article-section-list\" aria-expanded=\"false\" hidden=\"\">View more</button></nav></details><section class=\"article-expert\" aria-label=\"Subject matter expert\" data-expert-kind=\"related\"><p class=\"article-bio-role\">Subject matter expert</p><div class=\"article-expert-identity\"><img src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/13152.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\"><h2><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carlos-protzel\">Carlos Protzel <span class=\"expert-credentials\">Psy.D.</span></a></h2></div><p class=\"article-expert-focus\">Evidence-based and humanistic therapies</p><a class=\"profile-experience-link experience-button\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/carlos-protzel\">View experience</a></section><section class=\"article-topic-community\" aria-label=\"Related communities\"><img class=\"topic-community-banner\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-13533.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" loading=\"lazy\"><p class=\"topic-community-label\">Related communities</p><h2>Crisis Intervention</h2><p>Find information and perspectives about mental health crises and the people who provide support.</p><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/crisis-intervention\">Explore community</a></section></aside></div></div></div>","text":"HomeLibraryCrisis InterventionHow to Survive a CrisisHow to Survive a CrisisWritten by Mandy KloppersPublished on November 19, 2014 · Updated on August 27, 2025When we make bad decisions repeatedly, life forces us into a crisis situation. We are faced with a drama and we have to make decisions. Denial and procrastination are no longer an option. How to get out of a crisis is something that we all need to know:Key takeawaysCatastrophic interpretations can intensify the sense of powerlessness during a crisis.Identifying practical options and drawing on available resources can support active problem-solving.Remembering earlier coping successes can help people recognize strengths relevant to current difficulties.Overview1) First of all – Don’t catastrophize. We can tell ourselves that the situation is worse than it is and cause more instability for ourselves. When emotions are running high, it is east to catastrophize. Take a deep breath and see the situation as it is. The more we allow our emotions to grip us, the more we begin to feel powerless. “Learned helplessness” is a common experience when we give up being rational. We feel we have no power. So stop exaggerating the circumstances. See it as it is not worse than it is.2) Get to the truth and deal with it. What change needs to take place? New focus equals new paths. Deal with the cards you are dealt with. and learn to accept rather than resist what has been placed before you to deal with. It may be unfair and wrong but you still have to deal with it.Take control despite injustice.3) Have a vision. Get strong. We all need something to work towards. Look for something in the future , this helps you to gain more psychological fuel. Find a role model if this helps. You aren’t the first person in your situation and you won’t be the last. Others before you have succeeded in getting through the same crisis you are going through. Use these resources. Visualise. Brain storm. Figure out what you need to do progress from where you are to where you want to be…A crisis can seem overwhelming. We have all been through tough times – finance, health, family etc You have survived tough times before. Gain strength from your past successes and remind yourself that you have it within you to get through another challenging time.Use these questions to empower yourself:What’s been one of the toughest times you got through?A relationship breakdown, health issues, confidence crisis…What pulled you through? A belief, a strategy, someone helped, you found inner faith? A person, a place, a belief??What was your life before the crisis?? Was it good?What did you do? How did you turn it around?How is your life better today because you experienced this crisis? Stronger, more compassionate? more confident, hopeful, a new skill? Are you happier now that you have a comparison? Mentally, emotionally financially, spiritually…how did it serve you in the end?Things are never as bad as they seem. Instead of catastrophising, pull up your sleeves and do what needs to be done.About MentalHealth.comMentalHealth.com helps people understand themselves, build healthier relationships, and access the right care. We bring together mental health education, diagnostics, and care management to support well-being throughout every phase of life.AuthorMandy KloppersWriterMandy Kloppers has been working in the mental health field for more than eight years and has worked with a diverse group of clients, including people with learning disabilities, the elderly suffering from dementia, and mentally ill patients detained in medium and high-secure units.PublishedNovember 19, 2014UpdatedAugust 27, 2025Pending Medical ReviewWe take mental health content seriously and follow industry-leading guidelines to ensure our users access the highest quality information. All editorial decisions for published content are made by the MentalHealth.com Editorial Team, with guidance from our Clinical Affairs Team.Our medical review processSubject matter expertCarlos Protzel Psy.D.Evidence-based and humanistic therapiesView experienceRelated communitiesCrisis InterventionFind information and perspectives about mental health crises and the people who provide support.Explore communityTable of contentsChoose a sectionOverviewView moreSubject matter expertCarlos Protzel Psy.D.Evidence-based and humanistic therapiesView experienceRelated communitiesCrisis InterventionFind information and perspectives about mental health crises and the people who provide support.Explore 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