Remedies for mental illness arising in an emergency

Extreme adverse conditions manifest during disasters like floods, earthquakes, riots, world wars etc. In such situations, incidents of mass destruction, fires and scattered dead bodies can be seen everywhere. Seeing or hearing such incidents, many suffer from mental instability, stress, anxiety, fear, inability to accept the situation, etc. Many even get emotionally entrapped with their relatives. In such circumstances, one should seek help of psychiatrists. In addition to this, following measures can be adopted to prevent getting distressed and be able to face the adverse situation with courage without losing the balance of one’s mind.

A. Taking autosuggestions in case of any kind of emergency

A. Whenever I will get worried that ‘food and medicine stored up in anticipation of an impending calamity will run out before the end of the calamity’, I will realise that ‘God has provided me with everything I needed so far in every difficult situation in life’, and hence I will rest assured and focus on my spiritual practice.

B. Whenever I will get worried that ‘food and medicine stored up in anticipation of an impending calamity will run out before the end of the calamity’, I will realise that ‘I have stored an ample stock of the things I need under the guidance of senior seekers’, and I will make other positive efforts with faith / perform spiritual practice with faith.

B. Autosuggestions to be taken to mentally prepare
oneself for dealing with an emergency before occurrence of the event

B 1. Event

Worrying whether ‘I will get enough food and water in calamitous times?’

A. Whenever I worry whether ‘I would have enough food supplies and water during the third world war’, I will realise that ‘God has provided me with adequate food and water till now and He will continue to do so in future’, and I will focus on my spiritual practice.

B. Whenever I get worried that ‘food and medicine stored up in anticipation of an impending calamity will run out before the end of the calamity’, I will realise that ‘I have stored an ample stock of the things I need under the guidance of senior seekers’. More than this, I will consider that by the virtue of my spiritual practice and God’s grace I will get protected and this is more important than the physical and mental preparation that I am making. Therefore, feeling relaxed I will take all necessary measures and leave everything else to God.

C. Whenever I get worried with the thought of ‘would I have enough food supplies and water during the third world war’, I will realise that ‘God has control over the 5 cosmic elements across the universe and God always comes to the aid of seekers’, I will peacefully concentrate over performing spiritual practice.

B 2. Event

Feeling anxious – ‘what if I get critically ill during calamitous times?’.

B 3. Autosuggestion

Whenever I worry with the thought of ‘if I get seriously ill during calamitous times’, I will realize that ‘Nothing is impossible for God and He will protect me from critical diseases even during the third world war’ and I will peacefully perform my spiritual practice, maintain sufficient stock of medicines and have complete faith on God.

B 4. Event

Feeling concerned – ‘whether my house will get destroyed in the calamitous times?’

C. Autosuggestions for the emergency situations

C 1. Autosuggestion

Whenever I will feel concerned that ‘my house might get destroyed in the war’, I will realize that ‘All my life God has taken care of me and given me the shelter. Therefore, even during the war, He will ensure that I get a safe place to reside’. I will therefore focus on my spiritual practice and stay calm.

C 2. Autosuggestion

Whenever I will feel concerned that ‘my house might get destroyed in the war’, I will realize that ‘Neighbours and seekers have helped me during emergency situations’. I will therefore focus on my spiritual practice and stay calm.

C 3. Event

Heavy rains have flooded the city.

C 4. Autosuggestion

After observing the flood situation in the city if I feel concerned about myself and my house, I will realize that ‘keeping the household items at a safe place, assisting and giving support to my family members’ is my current duty / spiritual practice and I will take appropriate action as per the advice received from time to time on ‘how to face adverse situation’, while chanting the God’s Name.

D. In case of fear, practice below instances
in the following way (‘A3’ Autosuggestion method)

In case one is afraid of a particular situation, prior to facing the situation one should practice it as per ‘A3 autosuggestion method’.

D 1. Situation 1

I saw in the news on television that many cities are water-logged. I panicked due to this news and was worried with the thoughts that, ‘There is a river flowing nearby our house, which might get flooded. If the river floods, we would be asked to evacuate to a safe place. Would it be possible for me to shift to a different place?’

1. Municipal staff have asked us to relocate as the river near our house has flooded.

2. I am praying to the God to get me out of this situation safely.

3. I am leaving home with my family with the essential belongings that I would need.

4. Few people who have experience of safe evacuation are with me. I am taking all necessary measures as per their guidance. I am praying and chanting the Name of God mentally.

5. In case of occurrence of any problem, I am getting assistance from these people and thereby I can experience the grace of God. As a result, I am feeling assured in my mind and my faith in God is growing.

6. By the grace of God, I am getting to a safe place.

7. Expressing gratitude to God, I am arranging all my belongings in an orderly manner.

D 2. Situation 2

My family and myself are stuck in the house due to a big flood / the city is flooded due to heavy rains.

D 3. Following autosuggestions can be taken

Autosuggestion 1

Whenever my family and I are unable to leave home due to water logging, I will realize that God is definitely going to take care of us, and I will concentrate on chanting the Name of God and performing spiritual practice.

Autosuggestion 2

Whenever after observing the flood situation in the city I get worried about my family and our house, I will realize that ‘I will be be able to face the situation if I remain in the present. This is my spiritual practice and even God expects this from me’ and I will perform appropriate actions while chanting the Name of God.

If one is feeling afraid about ‘Will I get critically ill in an emergency? Will I get enough food to eat? Will my house remain safe?’, one should take autosuggestions to alleviate it.

D 4. Event 1

My area has been hit by an earthquake.

D 5. Autosuggestion

1. Whenever I hear about occurrence of earthquake or volcano, I will pray to God to give me ability to remain calm. I will gather all the essential belongings and move to a safe place along with my family while chanting.

2. Whenever I hear about occurrence of earthquake or volcano, considering that such situations do occur in one’s life and accepting this as a part of my destiny I will pray to God to give me the ability to remain calm and face the situation.