Do people have episodes in their lives

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5. When I feel crazy, helpless, overwhelmed, I review some Cognitive Behavior Theory materials.

I've used CBT and DBT materials to help friends who have problems and found them to be useful for myself to use at times of stress.

Just taking a moment to look at, list if you like, the things that are pressing and then try to take a look at how they're impacting you.

You do this in a descriptive and not judgmental way, and try to prioritize and determine which are most important, which are most bothersome, and what is an appropriate and productive response.

I really can't do justice to years and years of research, that's just my personal overview.

Here's a couple links, though you're probably familiar with CBT, at least:

DBT: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/06/28/marsha-linehan-what-is-dialectical-behavioral-therapy-dbt/

CBT: http://psychcentral.com/lib/in-depth-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/000907

CBT vs DBT: http://psychcentral.com/lib/whats-the-difference-between-cbt-and-dbt/0005148

I hope you find your peaceful center soon!