By Michele Alpern, Marvin Rosen
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Philadelphia: Chelsea House, 2002. Websites: American Psychological Association. org Mental Help Net. net National Mental Health Association Resource Center. org/infoctr Hotlines: National Domestic Violence Hotline. 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233). National Hopeline Network suicide crisis hotline. 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433). National Youth Crisis Hotline. 1-800-HIT-HOME (1-800-448-4663). 61 Index Adrenalin, 27 Anger, 20, 22, 23 Anxiety, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 54 Anxiety disorders, 13, 26-33 and burying feelings, 25, 38 causes of, 13, 27, 31 coping with, 31-32 negative thoughts with, 29-30, 31-32 as never-ending, 31-32 professional help for, 25, 28, 31, 32-33 and recognition of problem, 31 responsibility for, 30-31, 32 and sharing feelings, 32 symptoms of, 29 Avoidance, 24-25 Clinical depression, 13,26-33 and burying feelings, 25, 38 causes of, 13, 27, 31 coping with, 31-32 and negative thoughts, 29-30, 32 and overwhelming feelings, 31-32 professional help for, 25, 28, 29, 31, 32-33 and recognition of problem, 31 responsibility for, 30-31, 32 and sharing feelings, 32 and suicide, 29 symptoms of, 28-29 Community health clinic, 33, 48 Concentration, 23, 36 Coping, 9, 21, 52-59 acceptance of feelings for, 58-59 with anxiety disorders and depression, 31-32 diet for, 32, 54 exercise for, 32, 54 and facts, 56 and family violence, 54 lightening mood for, 57 positive outlook for, 32, 56-57 recognition of feelings and thoughts for, 53 relaxation for, 32, 55-56 and schoolwork, 45, 54 and self-blame, 32 sharing feelings and thoughts for, 53 sleep for, 32, 54 Crime, 12, 23, 45 Crises, 8, 10-13 behavior with, 23-25 surviving, 59 and teens, 13-15 Death of loved one, 10, 21, 23, 30, 37 Decision-making, 23 Depression, 28, 54 Disasters, 12, 19, 20-21, 23, 36, 37, 44 Divorce, 10-11, 15, 20-21, 44 Drug or alcohol abuse, 25 See also Parental alcohol or drug abuse 62 Endorphins, 18, 54 Family conflict, 11-12 Family doctor, 32 Family violence, 11, 12, 15, 19, 20-21, 47-48, 54 Feelings and coping, 58-59 with crises, 9, 10-13, 16-17, 20-22 as irrational, 37, 46, 56-57 and numbness, 22, 38 thoughts with, 23 Feelings and thoughts, sharing, 19, 42-51, 47, 59 about family violence, 47-48 for anxiety disorders and depression, 32 by communicating, 43-45 consideration/compassion from, 19, 45 for coping, 53 and facts, 44 and feelings as irrational, 46 and getting help, 32, 44-45 listeners for, 48-49 obstacles to, 45-47 with professional help, 49-51 and sorting through thoughts and feelings, 43-44 trust for, 47, 59 as weakness, 45 Index Feelings, recognition of, 19, 22, 25, 34-41 and addressing feelings, 36 and awareness of feelings, 36-37 and body, 39 and burying feelings, 19, 22, 25, 37-38 for coping, 53 environment for, 39 and feelings as irrational, 37 lack of judgment for, 39 letters for, 40-41 and limits, 37 making art for, 41 methods of, 39-41 notebook or tape recorder for, 39-40 obstacles to, 37-38 questioning for, 39 and resolving feelings, 36 and self-blame, 36 as weakness, 37 Fight or flight response, 18, 22, 23 Guilt, 20-21, 22, 23 Hotlines, 29, 33, 48 Illness/injury, 10 Mental health clinic, 29, 33, 48 Mental health problems, 13 See also Anxiety disorders; Clinical depression Numbness, 22, 38 Parental alcohol or drug abuse, 11-12, 15, 20-21, 31, 47, 50 63 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 29 Professional help, 25, 28, 29, 32-33, 47-48, 49-51, 59 Psychiatrists, 32, 50 Psychologists, 32, 47, 50 Rape, 12, 50 Sadness, 20, 22, 23 School problems, 23-24, 25, 45, 54 Serotonin, 27 Social workers, 32, 47, 50 Stress, 18-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Suicide, 29 Thoughts with anxiety disorders or depression, 29-30, 32 with crises, 9, 16-17, 23 Withdrawal, 24, 25 Witnessing crises, 12-13 About the Author Michele Alpern is the author of numerous works for young adults, including The Effects of Job Loss on the Family (Chelsea House, 2002) and Teen Pregnancy (Chelsea House, 2002).
When you don’t share your negative emotions in a time of crisis, they may take root inside you and become much harder to release. You may fear that other people will judge your feelings or thoughts badly, perhaps thinking your concerns are stupid, babyish, or selfish. But it is normal to have tough, irrational feelings during a time of crisis, and everyone has such feelings at one time or other. A compassionate person does not think less of you when you share your concerns, but rather feels closer to you.
You may find it hard to eat well at this time; don’t stress about it, but eat as best as you can. In addition, avoid alcohol and drugs, including caffeine (found in coffee, tea, and colas). Overall, these chemicals will likely cause you to feel more depressed or anxious. If you have trouble sleeping, try drinking warm milk or herbal tea, or taking a warm bath before bed. In times of crisis, many people sleep better with a night light in their room. Getting regular exercise also helps you sleep better.