Episode 24: Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

Good Grief, People! Podcast

Today we are talking about how many of us use unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with our grief. It is not uncommon for people to turn to unhealthy things when grappling with the devastation of losing something or someone they love. And we get it! It is like you are in survival mode just trying to make it through the day, the week, the month.

Early on in our grief journeys, we dealt with our losses in ways that we are not proud of. But you know what? We have learned from them and know better now. We have found things that help us and we want to encourage you to find things that are healthy and help you. Because those unhealthy coping mechanisms are not helping you, they are prolonging your healing and are actually hurting you and possibly those around you.

Listen in to find out how to not have guilt over any unhealthy coping mechanisms you may have used and how to find healthy ways to deal with your grief.

In this episode, you will hear: -Why many of us turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with loss and grief -The things we have done that we are not proud of -Why it’s important to let go of the guilt of using unhealthy coping mechanism -How to find healthy ways to deal with your grief

If you have used (or are using!) unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with your grief, you are not alone. Reach out to us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefpeople/ and comment on this episode post.

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