So you’ve found yourself in crisis. Maybe you’re having drama with a friend, missed a test, having family issues, or you’re just experiencing one of the many situations that could cause this. But what do you do now? First take a deep breath and then remember all the tools you have to help you, especially here at Agnes Scott.
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If you don’t feel safe you should ALWAYS talk to another person who can make sure you’re safe
Those people could be anyone at the wellness center, a close friend, a trustworthy family member, or if you cannot get in contact with anyone else you should get to a hospital or call for help.
If you’re in crisis it’s important that you know some of the steps you can take. Prevention is great but sometimes crisis can’t be avoided. These above are just some ideas for how to distract yourself or shift your mood. The wellness center also has other ideas and suggestions to consult! Remember, it’s always better to call for help or see a friend than to let the crisis wreck your day/life.
- Go to the Wellness Center
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Even if you don’t have an appointment, going to the wellness center is one of your best bets if you are actively in crisis. They do have sign-in sheets for walk ins and can possibly see you. It’s important that you get the help that you need when you’re feeling upset.
- Call a friend
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You don’t even have to mention what’s going on if you don’t want to. But having someone to talk with you can really help you get your mind off of the problem at hand. If you do decide to talk to your friend about the problems you’re experiencing, that can be just as helpful because they might be able to give you advice or it may just help to get your problems off your chest.
- Call a family member
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It can really be helpful to talk to a sibling or parents to remind you of your family. Just like calling a friend, you don’t necessarily need to talk about your problems but just talking to them can help.
- Go to a cat cafe
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There are two main cat cafes in Atlanta, those being Happy Tabby Cat Cafe and Java Cats. They will both provide you with a place to not focus on what’s going on in your life and instead redirect your focus to cats.
- Go to a movie/ Pull up Netflix
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Going to a movie with a friend or even by yourself can be a really nice way to distract yourself from your crisis. As long as you are watching media that would not trigger you. Really, just sticking to the comedies is a good idea here.
- Call/Text the crisis line
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Sometimes you just really feel like there is nowhere to go from where you are. If you don’t feel comfortable talking with your friends or family about your problems, sometimes just talking to a stranger will help. Especially if there are feelings of guilt around the topic. It can be helpful to have someone to understand your place in a situation.
- Read a happy or comedic book
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If you can, find some cheesy book or a fun comedy that can distract you from your problems for a moment.
- Go to the gym
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Getting your body moving and blood pumping can help your brain clear and help raise your endorphins.
- Talk to another person.
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If you don’t feel safe you should ALWAYS talk to another person who can make sure you’re safe. Those people could be anyone at the wellness center, a close friend, or a trustworthy family member. If you cannot get in contact with anyone else you should go to a hospital or call for help.
If you’re in crisis, it’s important that you know what resources are available to you. While prevention is great, you can’t always avoid a crisis. These are just some ideas about ways to distract yourself or shift your mood. The wellness center also has other ideas and suggestions to consult! Remember, it’s always better to call for help or see a friend than to let the crisis ruin your day/life.