Coping vs. Avoiding: How to Actually Deal With Hard Emotions | Diana Amisi

Coping vs. Avoiding: How to Actually Deal With Hard EmotionsIn this episode of In The Quiet Place, I sit down with psychologist Diana Amisi to talk about the real difference between coping and avoiding — and why so many of us confuse the two. Diana shares her own story, the moments that shaped her understanding of healthy coping, and practical tools you can start using today to face what you've been avoiding. We talk about: – The difference between coping and avoidance (and why it's easy to miss) – Diana's personal journey into psychology and healing – Healthy coping mechanisms you can build into daily life – How to recognize when you're avoiding, not coping – Small, sustainable habits that support emotional regulation 🖤 Loved this conversation? Keep the reflection going with the In The Quiet meaningful gratitude journal—a gentle daily space to process, reflect, and come back to yourself. Order yours through Instagram: @inthequietplacehub. #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalpodcast #copingmechanism