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Now You Too Can Use Coping Statements to Minimize Mental Health Conditions

December 26, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss

Positive coping statements help me reduce negative self talk that can lead to mental health issues

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 … [Read more...] about Now You Too Can Use Coping Statements to Minimize Mental Health Conditions

Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?

December 2, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss

will Reliable Positve Coping Statements Work for depression and anxiety?

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 … [Read more...] about Will Reliable Positive Coping Statements For Depression Work?

How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays

November 19, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss

How to use coping statements for self-care during the holidays and avoid guilt

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 … [Read more...] about How to Use Coping Statements for Self-Care During the Holidays

The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

October 28, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss

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 … [Read more...] about The Startling Truth About Coping Statements For Anxiety and Depression

What Are Helpful Coping Statements and What Are Not?

October 25, 2020 by Depression Is Not My Boss

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 … [Read more...] about What Are Helpful Coping Statements and What Are Not?

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