But, in fact you don't have to do anything in the moment, you have time to find the best help you can. Ask yourself an important question. Although we live in a culture that demands instant gratification, the truth is that there is very little that must be acted on immediately. What most people consider a crisis is simply an overwhelming sense of panic, an intense reaction to a conflict or difficult situation. We human beings are remarkably resilient and tend to bounce back even when it feels as if we never will.
All cultures understand that upheaval can result in growth.
The Chinese symbol for crisis or obstacle is the same one that represents opportunity. This notion is one that I adhere to, as a psychotherapist and a human being. There are a wide range of events that can feel like a crisis and that may propel you to seek help. Again, I urge you to remember these are not crises, they just feel that way. The sense of intolerable pain can usually be tolerated long enough for you to use your feelings as a message that all is not right and to decide to get help.