#coping-mechanisms

#coping-mechanisms

That serene little haven in Tallanstown I knew well is now no more after this week's shocking events I'm chatting to the man who fixes our lawnmowers in Tallanstown, Co Louth. Monaghan is only a few fields away and everyone comes to Denis Smyth - from there, from Ardee, from Louth village and Knockbridge and other such unshowy places - for a chat and a service.

Eating disorders often look like they're about discipline or willpower, weight loss or weight gain, control or chaos. That's precisely how diet culture wants us to see them. But underneath, they're about pain, about regulation, about protection.

Over time, daily hassles can exert a cumulative and prolonged effect on our emotional well-being, leading to substantial distress, anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion.

Choosing to emphasize the bright side in relationships can be a strength, but it can also mask deeper issues that require attention and work.

Loneliness, stress, and social media advice fuel poor emotional coping habits. Emotional outbursts may feel valid but can block growth in regulation, control, and resilience.

Pursuing an authentic life is the most meaningful path; perfectionism often leads to insecurity and feelings of unworthiness. Coping mechanisms may stem from false beliefs.

Alcohol addiction is often less about the substance itself, and more about what it helps a person avoid, revealing deep-seated discomfort and emotional struggles.

I've noticed an increasing trend to say "yes" to opportunities with the best of intentions, only to later find ourselves overwhelmed and depleted.

They usually fall into one of these three: Hyper-reactive and defensive, withdrawn and distant, or chill to the point of detachment.

We want the economy to keep rolling smoothly in the background while we live our lives. So when we see this great uncertainty, it only adds to the stress that we're already trying to manage.