Even those with long-term physical health conditions see the new year as a time to address their physical health and coping statements can help.Physical Health Coping Statements VS. Defensive Negative Self Talk(Negative Self Talk) I don’t feel like going for a walk –(Positive Coping Statement) “I always feel better after I get moving.”(Negative Self Talk) The gym is too far … [Read more...] about Now You Too Can Use Coping Statements to Minimize Mental Health Conditions
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Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?
Learning positive coping statements for depression left me wondering if they really work?Is that whole mind over matter idea a "real thing?" A coping statement is a way to frame our attitude towards an event. Very often, we cannot control the event. Not having control, for me, is a big deal. I begin to feel a bit anxious. If I cannot rely on myself to be in control, I begin to … [Read more...] about Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?
How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays
How will you cope with the holidays?That is a question I am asking myself. Each year presents different challenges. When the kids were young, it was making sure Santa had time to get the presents under the tree before the kids awoke.My coping statement then was “we have done this before; we can do it again.”As the kids became young adults, the challenge was to get them up for … [Read more...] about How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays
The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression
Coping statements work!But you must say them to yourself or out loud to gain the benefit from your coping statements.Unless you know what coping statements are and why they are effective, you may not get the most out of them.I know from personal experience that this was true for me. Using coping statements began for me as affirmations.People send mental messages to themselves … [Read more...] about The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression
What Are Helpful Coping Statements and What Are Not?
What are coping statements?Coping statements are truthful positive statements used to replace the negative and untrue thoughts that take-over when you feel anxious, stressed, angry, and/or when facing other overwhelming situations."Remember that it won't hurt forever" is a coping statement. Being a truthful statement counter-acts negative unhelpful thinking such … [Read more...] about What Are Helpful Coping Statements and What Are Not?
