Losing it!

You Are Not Crazy

Most of us feel a little crazy from time to time. Periods of high
stress can make us feel like we're losing it, as can being
surrounded by people whose values are very different from our own.
Losing a significant relationship and moving into a new life
situation are other events that can cause us to feel off kilter.
Circumstances like these recur in our lives, and they naturally
affect our mental stability. The symptoms of our state of mind can
range from having no recollection of putting our car keys where we
eventually find them, to wondering if we're seeing things clearly
when everyone around us seems to be in denial of what's going on
right in front of their eyes. For most of us, the key to survival at
times like these is to step back, take a deep breath, and regain our
composure. Then we can decide what course of action to take.

Sometimes a time-out does the trick. We take a day off from whatever
is making us feel crazy and, like magic, we feel in our right mind
again. Talking to an objective friend can also help. We begin to see
what it is about the situation that destabilizes us, and we can make
changes from there. At other times, if the situation is particularly
sticky, we may need to seek professional help. Meeting with someone
who understands the way the human mind reacts to stress, loss, and
difficulty can make us feel less alone and more supported. A
therapist or a spiritual counselor can give us techniques that help
bring us back to a sane state of mind so that we can affect useful
changes. They can also mirror our basic goodness, helping us to see
that we are actually okay.

The main purpose of the wake-up call that feeling crazy provides is
to let us know that something in our lives is out of balance.
Confirm for yourself that you are capable of creating a sane and
peaceful reality for yourself. Try to remember that most people have
felt, at one time or another, that they are losing it. You deserve a
life that helps you thrive. Try and take some steps today to help
you achieve more balance and a little less crazy.