To alleviate the discomfort caused by psychological conditions, many rely on detrimental coping methods that worsen their well-being. Therapy guides individuals in integrating positive tools to replace unhealthy ones.
Coping describes ways of dealing with stressful situations, unpleasant emotions, and other difficulties. Constructive coping mechanisms can be powerful techniques for adapting to obstacles, but destructive ones negatively impact mental, behavioral, and physical health.
Examples of healthy coping skills include:
Unhealthy coping mechanisms include:
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Psychological conditions typically manifest in adverse ways. To attain temporary relief from these at-times debilitating effects, individuals may turn to destructive coping. Depression , anxiety , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , and eating disorders are closely linked with maladaptive coping.
Those with depression are often plagued by hopelessness, fatigue, and loss of interest in daily life. They may utilize the following actions in an attempt to manage their depression:
Anxiety is characterized by constant worry and restlessness. To try to manage these symptoms and others, individuals with anxiety often turn to:
Often occurring in victims of abuse , victims of sexual assault , and individuals who’ve experienced violence, PTSD is characterized by expressions of intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, flashbacks, and feelings of shame. Those with PTSD may engage in problematic actions as a way of navigating the condition, such as:
Those with eating disorders may use disordered eating and other harmful tactics to manage uncomfortable emotions and distressing circumstances, such as:
Over time, these harmful actions become ingrained. All negative coping can contribute to more severe symptoms, leading to a dangerous cycle that can perpetuate a person’s condition and severely worsen their quality of life.
Clinicians support clients in effectively managing any psychological conditions in ways that promote their well-being.
The therapeutic process may involve:
Considering the interconnected nature of mental, behavioral, and physical health , our therapists offer expert support in uncovering the root causes of a person’s struggles and help them establish empowering ways to adapt to obstacles and create a flourishing life. To learn more about our therapeutic services, reach out .
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