Bad coping mechanism

MY GLOW 2.’s Instagram profile post: “The signs’ unhealthy coping mechanisms. 💫 .... During stressful times, it’s important to be aware of these avoid previous bad habits.…”

let me tell you a secret im pretending to sleep its summer the feeling never goes away the balcony door is ajar see my heart isnt aching see

The coping mechanism works by feeling warm = having physical touch. Since i only get it once a week >:D also, + bad coping mechanisms

Today was one of those days. You feel like you are playing a video game, tripping over the obstacles and watching bad guys come at you.

Stress is bad for you in oh so many ways. It makes you feel bad, but in the long run, it can also really degrade both your physical and your mental health.

Escapism can be a tempting way to deal with life’s challenges. It’s easy to lose yourself in a book, a movie, or even a daydream instead of facing what’s really going on. But here’s the thing: while escapism can distract you temporarily, it doesn’t address the root cause of your stress or discomfort. That’s why … Continue reading "If escapism is your coping mechanism, try these 9 healthier alternatives"

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aka (bad) coping mechanisms

Many of us, when we try to self-soothe, have trouble understanding what we really need. We may have been primed since childhood to suppress or ignore our needs. So, when time comes to take care of ourselves, we’re at a loss to know what to do.

Unhealthy coping mechanisms only cause more stress and keep you burned out and overwhelmed. What are you supposed to do instead?

Rumination is a cycle of negative thinking that interferes in someone’s life. Often begun as a coping mechanism to deal with a problem, it’s a thought pathway in the brain that, with repetitive fretting, becomes a deep rut that can be hard to break out of. With purposeful steps, it is possible to end rumination