Coping Mechanisms
                     Coping Mechanism
Difficult events, such as divorce, break up, the death of a 
loved one, or the loss of a job, embarrassing moment can 
cause most people to feel stressed out. When people are 
going through breakup they might avoid meeting friends. 
This may help them to feel better as it helps to avoid 
difficult emotions like feeling low and upsetting the person. 
However, as time passes by the same things that 
helped you cope with difficult emotions might make you 
feel lonely and left out.
The way we deal with stress is called coping strategies and 
can be broadly categorized as “active” or “avoidant”. 
“Active” coping mechanisms usually involve an awareness 
of the stressor and conscious attempts to reduce stress. 
“Avoidant” coping mechanisms, on the other hand, are 
characterized by ignoring or otherwise avoiding the 
problem.
Some coping methods, though they work for some time, 
are not effective for a long-term period. If we use 
ineffective coping strategies for a significant amount of 
time it could lead to feelings of anxiety and depression, 
panic attacks, often emotional breakdowns.
The use of effective coping skills can often help improve mental 
and emotional well-being. People who are able to adjust to 
stressful or traumatic situations (and often to their lasting 
impact) through productive coping mechanisms may be less 
likely to experience anxiety, depression, and other mental 
health concerns as a result of painful or challenging events.
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