Jan 17, 2020 at 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Have Hope
One thing I know: is that I haven't learned how to cope in healthy ways with my emotions or stress. I developed self-destructive and unhealthy habits as a coping mechanism.
I am now trying to use healthier means to manage and cope with my emotional reactions and upset. It's not easy when this has been a lifelong challenge and a lifetime of unhealthy coping mechanisms to undo.
This is my year of health.
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Yes! A simple way to look at it is to replace a bad coping skill with a better one.
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