EP 85: NUMBING and REGRESSION: Unhealthy Coping to Avoid During the Holidays

Have you regressed?? Regression is a defense that occurs where we return to a less developed state of being… An example is a grown adult beginning to “pout” or “throw a tantrum” when they don’t get what they want INSTEAD of communicating… We are all guilty of “regressing” to more unhealthy ways of being/coping when stressed (hello holiday season during a pandemic eeeeek!) HOWEVER, when we are aware of unhealthy tendencies we have the power to stop them!! Tune in to this podcast episode to get the inside scoop on: -What are “Regression and Numbing” -How to Recognize them when they occur (so you can course-correct immediately!) -Why productivity is unhealthy coping disguised as achievement -How to cope in healthy ways during the holidays (even around your crazy family) What is your biggest stressor during the holidays? Mine is wanting to connect with everyone and feeling like I never have enough time to do all the things I want to do. Wishing you Happy Healthy Coping during this holiday season!