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Thank you for your kind words. :sn-2:

Thank you for sharing these helpful tips on managing a crisis. It's crucial to have a support system in place and to know where to turn when things get tough. Reaching out to a crisis line, general practitioner, family, or friends can make a significant difference. Apps like "TalkLife" can be a great resource for immediate support as well.

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For anyone struggling, taking these steps could be life-changing, and it’s important to remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. Thank you for emphasizing that.

[size=150]What to do when you experience a crisis?[/size]

The best advice I can give is entrusting yourself to somebody, be it:

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[*]crisis line
[*]your general practitioner
[*]family
[*]friends
[*]self-help groups[/list]

There are also apps which can help in difficult situations like “[url=http://www.talklife.com/]TalkLife[/url]”.

Mental America offers a [url=https://mhanational.org/im-looking-mental-health-help-myself]guide[/url] which covers different stages and strategies before (e.g. first warning signs) and during a crisis.

When the low point of the crisis passed, you can take precautions to be better braced for the next crisis. Think about activities that elevate your mood up for example. This could be strolls through a park, drinking hot chocolate, taking a hot bath or shower, drawing, reading, etc. Writing a diary can also be helpful. A list with more activities to improve your mood can be found [url=https://modding-on-the-spectrum.com/viewtopic.php?t=112]here[/url]. Everything is part of [url=https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729]self-care[/url].




If you are unconcerned but know someone who currently experiences a crisis, I've found these resources:
[url=https://www.rtor.org/crisis-recognition/]Crisis & Recognition[/url]
[url=https://www.rtor.org/what-to-do-in-a-crisis/]What To Do In A Crisis[/url]
[url=https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health/help-emotional-crisis]How to help in an emotional crisis[/url]