Crisis Symptoms

• Physical symptoms
  Changes in eating and sleeping behaviors are common during times of crisis. This may take the form of loss of appetite and difficulty sleeping, or the opposite-overeating and difficulty getting oneself out of bed in the morning. Stomach aches, unease, feelings of stress, head aches, and difficulty with body temperature control may all accompany crisis.
• Thoughts
  One of the main characteristics of a crisis is the inability to stop thinking about the crisis. We are incapable of thinking of anything but the crisis and the way we feel about it, and these thoughts tend to be cyclical without leading to problem solving solutions. This constant thinking usually heightens feelings of distress and makes it more difficult for us to find solutions to the situation.
• Feelings of hopelessness
  During a crisis it is common to feel lack of hope and pessimism, and it is often difficult to believe that things will ever improve.
• Difficulty concentrating
  In many cases the crisis makes it difficult for us to concentrate, follow what other people are saying or apply ourselves to work that requires concentrated thought.
• Social isolation
  During a crisis we often tend to feel all alone, and that no one really understand us. This causes us to further remove ourselves from social situations and support and can make the situation even worse. Actually talking to someone about the way you feel is the first step towards getting over the crisis.

Seeking Help
Check out how you are feeling. If you are feeling sad, stressed, angry or helpless to an extent that it interferes with your ability to function or affects your ability to enjoy life, then it may be time to ask for help.
METIV offers treatment by professionals specializing in treating trauma and crisis.

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