If you're an Atheist, what comforts you?

[Angrboda]

Reltzik's post reminded me of my facilitator training long ago. We learned that a crisis occurs whenever someone feels that their problems exceed their coping abilities. The thing to note is that this is subjective. It isn't necessarily that the problems are beyond your ability to cope, but it feels like a crisis when you believe the problems are beyond your ability to cope. So one way to address the anxiety and feelings associated with problems is to do things that make you feel more in control. This can be as simple as smelling something pungent like orange peel or cloves to make you feel more grounded. Or it can be something more long term such as reading books on coping strategies, or doing CBT either with a therapist or with one of the many workbook/books available. The point is to address the feeling by doing things that make you feel more in control. And it doesn't need to be aimed at the top problem either. Addressing small stresses and problems will make you feel more capable of tackling the bigger ones and put you back in control.