I cycle through destructive coping strategies too. And I know that the better answer is to learn how to cope in a more productive and positive way, but sometimes that really is hard. Until you have some success with better coping strategies, the old standbys are pretty tempting.
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“We should always pray for help, but we should always listen for inspiration and impression to proceed in ways different from those we may have thought of.”
– John H. Groberg
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