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Unhealthy coping mechanisms and the illusion of immediate positivity
Many people often resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms like overindulging, excessive working, shopping, and immersing in others' lives to avoid feelings and numb themselves. Some also try to immediately shift to a positive mindset through pep talks or spiritual bypassing, but this approach doesn't work effectively because humans still experience negative emotions that are normal during tough times. Distraction, avoidance, and numbing are common techniques used to cope with challenging situations.