Comments on Profile Post by eagle rising

Absolutely, if you are running on negative reflex, this is what destroys most people.

I have definitely been in this experience you describe! It is so easy to be there.

I agree, I also believe we will always need coping mechanisms in some form or fashion, but in reality we have so many healthier options.

What coping mechanisms are you referring to?

In terms of how we deal with stress, some people practice deep breathing, others smoke cigarettes etc. It's a spectrum, all I was referring to was our choice to pick a healthy method over an unhealthy method.

100% it's not easy but it's not impossible

@SheerWill In my experience the best coping mechanism is akin to deep breathing, body awareness, and such. No dependence on anything external. This is not dependent on anyone's external situations.

@Whispers That is what I always remind myself, pretty much everyday.