Yes, learned helplessness can be reversed. Since it is a learned behavior, it can be unlearned, though with effort. The most crucial aspect in overcoming learned helplessness is reaffirming to oneself that one is in charge of the situation. Learned helplessness can have severe consequences for one's mental health and well-being. However, it can be avoided or reversed by learning to interpret situations more positively and focusing on things one can control. Of course, every aspect of a difficult situation is not under one's control. But, when one focuses on things they have control over, it can lead one to change their mental state from pessimism to optimism. The basic idea is that anything you can learn, you can also unlearn. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that can help people overcome the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to learned helplessness. Using CBT approaches, you can override your limiting thoughts and perceptions.