Coping mechanisms are not just reactive responses but also involve being proactive for the benefit of our future selves. Problem-focused coping is not only about dealing with the current situation but also about preventing it from happening again, making it both proactive and protective. By seeking support, going to counseling, setting boundaries, and taking actions to prevent the issue from recurring, one can break the cycle of distressing situations.
Very few of us ever receive an education on coping. We are taught bad things happen, we are taught pointless math equations, we are taught to grin and bear it, but not effective psychological ways of integrating stressful, painful, frustrating experiences. In this episode, we break down the psychology of coping mechanisms, including:
- Problem focused vs. emotion focused coping
- Maladaptive vs. adaptive coping
- Our most common defence mechanisms
- How to stop numbing ourselves to our experiences
- How to consciously deal with hard things in life
- Our coping statements
- Freud, Carl Jung and many more
Listen now for a comprehensive deep dive into coping in your 20s and beyond.
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