Friday Fix: Episode 123
As your emotions go up, your ability to think clearly goes down. That’s why you might say or do things you later regret when you feel angry. And it’s also why you might reach for an unhealthy coping skill to get immediate relief when your anxiety skyrockets. We all have certain things we do to cope with uncomfortable emotions. You might pick up your phone to ward off boredom. Or you might eat when you feel lonely. Sometimes, the coping skills we use work well in the moment; they reduce the intensity of our feelings. But, those same coping skills can easily introduce bigger problems into our lives. It’s important to evaluate your coping skills every once in a while and make sure you’re using healthy strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions. On today’s Friday Fix, I explain how to identify your current coping skills and I outline healthy coping strategies you can start experimenting with.
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