2. Enlist the help of a qualified counselor to aid you in this process; whether an accountant skilled in bankruptcy issues or a therapist specializing in marital problems. A professional can guide you through the process of denial recovery one step at a time.
3. Work with, not against, your counselor. Be open and honest with the details of your situation. This person is a professional whose job is to help, not judge. He can only be of assistance when in full comprehension of the facts.
4. Create a plan of action with your counselor. Whether you're implementing a new budget, scheduling a surgical procedure or deciding you're ready to date after the loss of a spouse, you must develop a specific plan to follow in order to stop living in denial.
5. Act on your plan boldly, and with purpose. Pick up that phone, schedule that appointment or confront that issue head-on. You are getting out of denial (an unhealthy state of mind) and moving into a healthier state of being. You know you're going in the right direction, so move swiftly. The faster you overcome denial, the better your life can become.
