4 Signs You're Repressive Coping, NOT Being Strong
Repressive coping is a psychological defense mechanism that individuals may employ to manage and minimize feelings of anxiety, stress, or distressing emotions. It involves consciously or unconsciously avoiding or suppressing thoughts, memories, or emotions that are perceived as threatening or uncomfortable. In the realm of mental health and psychology, it's vital to distinguish between being strong and repressively coping. In this video, we will be sharing four telltale signs that you might be engaging in repressive coping mechanisms to help you gain a deeper understanding of the impact on your mental well-being. Let's raise awareness about mental health and unhealthy coping, empowering you to embrace healthier and more constructive ways of navigating life's challenges. #mentalhealth #copingmechanism Wnat more mental health content? Check out this video on how to have better mental health: • How to Have a Better Mental Health Writer: Quintessa Monterroso Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera ( / amandasilvera ) Animator: Jeremy Yao Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong Grab PSI plushy here: https://psych2go.shop/products/psych2... Discount code: "Loyalty" to get 15% off. Only first 50 people. Official Discord: / discord Provide Feedback for this video: https://forms.gle/B1JAxZKn9XvJpXUQ7 References Attard, A. (2020). Repressing emotions: 10 Ways to reduce emotional avoidance. Positive Psychology. positivepsychology.com/repress-emotions/ Ertel, A. (2022). How to identify & release repressed emotions. Talkspace. www.talkspace.com/blog/repressed-emotions/ Garssen, B. (2007). Repression: Finding our way in the maze of concepts. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30(6), 471–481. doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10865-007-9122-7 Patel J, Patel P. Consequences of Repression of Emotion: Physical Health, Mental Health and General Well Being. International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research. 2019;1(3):16-21. doi:10.14302/issn.2574-612x.ijpr-18-2564.openaccesspub.org/ijpr/article/999.
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