That healthy or unhealthy method that you use to manage stress and anxiety, and deal with trauma or other difficult emotions, is called a Coping Mechanism. 🗣️"Getting drunk is my own Coping mechanism." 🗣️"Keeping to myself is my own Coping mechanism." 🗣️"Shouting at people or causing trouble is my own Coping mechanism." If you belong to this category, then your Coping mechanism is Unhealthy.❌❌ 🗣️"Jogging or running around is my Coping mechanism." 🗣️"Talking to someone is my Coping mechanism." 🗣️"Playing games, dancing, or listening to music is my Coping mechanism." Moving on to the last but not the least on my list is: 🗣️"Sleeping is my Coping mechanism." 🙌😂I salute the people in this Sleep category. If you belong to this category, then your Coping mechanism is Healthy.✅ Coping mechanisms can help people navigate challenging situations, but they may not address the underlying issues. To those of you who practice Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, I need you to know that this mechanism of yours can even perpetuate your problems. I won't end this talk without talking to you about my Coping mechanism. You guys call it "Eating", but I call it "Emotional Eating". I use food to regulate my emotions, rather than to satisfy physical hunger. You wanna know why? 1. Eating provides me a temporary distraction from stress and anxiety. 2. There are some foods that I eat that evoke feelings of comfort, nostalgia, and relaxation. 3. I use food to improve my mood or reduce feelings of sadness or anxiety. Of course, there are negative consequences: 1. Unhealthy eating habits. 2. Weight gain or obesity. 3. The underlying emotional issue remains unaddressed. Above all, guys, my Coping mechanism is partly healthy – it's a win for me still😂. Bye!💜