[Daily OM]: 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.
 

