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What Is The Key To Survival During A Crisis – Any Type Of Crisis?
A Strict Information Diet
WE ARE SURROUNDED BY NEGATIVE NEWS
WE ARE SURROUNDED BY MEDIA TROLLS AND HATERS INVESTED IN OUR PANIC
BUT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LISTEN TO THEM!
Those of you who know us as an organization, know that we try to limit certain kinds of information in what we publish.
We avoid topics like hate and panic. We avoid revenge and anger. We avoid doom and gloom!
It is very easy to flood your mind with all the negativities that cause greater stress and increase trauma from the events you have experienced. So many other amateurs immerse themselves in these subjects and expect you to come along with them.
Sometimes courage is saying no to all the horror and turning your back on the fear, self-pity, and hate.
Sometimes it takes courage to just step back and focus on the future; on those better times to come, knowing you will reach them.
We are all passing through our own crisis, our own disasters, our own personal dangers. We are concerned about ourselves, our families, our friends, but we need to be the blade of grass that bends in the wind and does not break.
A strong tree needs to be even stronger when faced with unrelenting pressure. A tumbleweed goes with the flow but is forever blown away with the changing currents. But sometimes being flexible and letting it roll over you is the best way to spring back
Don’t let yourself listen to it all. Stay focused on what you will do after the disaster passes. Create new goals, create new dreams. These are the way to live through it. These are the ways to not let yourself drown right now.
An ocean can be crossed swimming one stroke at a time.
A mountain can be climbed one step or one hold at a time.
But if you look back or look down at where you came from or came through – it will seem impossible.
It is not impossible, you can make it.
Stay away from the haters, the distributors of fear, those who want you held down so they can have control.
Pay attention to those that give hope, that give a promise for the future, to those that care about you personally.
Restrict what you read, what you see, and what you let others see. Stay focused on the positive, on the truth, because no matter how bad it gets, there is always light in the darkness – it just needs to be found.
The media wants you afraid. Haters want you afraid. People focused on their own misery want you afraid so they are not alone. But you have to turn your back on all of them. Seek the light, find the bright path back into the sunlight.
Not everyone can be saved. Not everyone will survive. But those that focus and fight hard for their future will make it more times than not. Be one of those for yourself and for those that you care about.
Look forward.
Take one step.
Then another, and another, and another.
Before you really know it, it will be over and you will have the momentum to speed forward into your future, while others still just sit there.
You Are A Survivor!
You Will Make It!
We know it, because we are here to help you!
All our best wishes,
SCARS Team
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It is essential that law enforcement knows about scams & scammers, even though there is nothing (in most cases) that they can do.
Always report scams involving money lost or where you received money to:
- Local Police – ask them to take an “informational” police report – say you need it for your insurance
- U.S. State Police (if you live in the U.S.) – they will take the matter more seriously and provide you with more help than local police
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If you need to speak with someone now, you can dial 988 or find phone numbers for crisis hotlines all around the world here: www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
A Note About Labeling!
We often use the term ‘scam victim’ in our articles, but this is a convenience to help those searching for information in search engines like Google. It is just a convenience and has no deeper meaning. If you have come through such an experience, YOU are a Survivor! It was not your fault. You are not alone! Axios!
A Question of Trust
At the SCARS Institute, we invite you to do your own research on the topics we speak about and publish, Our team investigates the subject being discussed, especially when it comes to understanding the scam victims-survivors experience. You can do Google searches but in many cases, you will have to wade through scientific papers and studies. However, remember that biases and perspectives matter and influence the outcome. Regardless, we encourage you to explore these topics as thoroughly as you can for your own awareness.
Statement About Victim Blaming
Some of our articles discuss various aspects of victims. This is both about better understanding victims (the science of victimology) and their behaviors and psychology. This helps us to educate victims/survivors about why these crimes happened and to not blame themselves, better develop recovery programs, and to help victims avoid scams in the future. At times this may sound like blaming the victim, but it does not blame scam victims, we are simply explaining the hows and whys of the experience victims have.
These articles, about the Psychology of Scams or Victim Psychology – meaning that all humans have psychological or cognitive characteristics in common that can either be exploited or work against us – help us all to understand the unique challenges victims face before, during, and after scams, fraud, or cybercrimes. These sometimes talk about some of the vulnerabilities the scammers exploit. Victims rarely have control of them or are even aware of them, until something like a scam happens and then they can learn how their mind works and how to overcome these mechanisms.
Articles like these help victims and others understand these processes and how to help prevent them from being exploited again or to help them recover more easily by understanding their post-scam behaviors. Learn more about the Psychology of Scams at www.ScamPsychology.org
Psychology Disclaimer:
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The information provided in this article is intended for educational and self-help purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for professional therapy or counseling.
While any self-help techniques outlined herein may be beneficial for scam victims seeking to recover from their experience and move towards recovery, it is important to consult with a qualified mental health professional before initiating any course of action. Each individual’s experience and needs are unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another.
Additionally, any approach may not be appropriate for individuals with certain pre-existing mental health conditions or trauma histories. It is advisable to seek guidance from a licensed therapist or counselor who can provide personalized support, guidance, and treatment tailored to your specific needs.
If you are experiencing significant distress or emotional difficulties related to a scam or other traumatic event, please consult your doctor or mental health provider for appropriate care and support.
Also read our SCARS Institute Statement about Professional Care for Scam Victims – click here to go to our ScamsNOW.com website.
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