Episode 4: Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, Why We Have Them, and How to Overcome Them

Episode Description:Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, Why We Have Them, and How to Overcome Them explains where unhealthy coping mechanisms originate and how unhealthy coping mechanisms get started, including addictions to substances and to unhealthy emotional habits. I relate my own coping mechanisms to this concept to make it understandable.  Then, I share a couple of personal breakthrough experiences that showed me why my coping mechanisms and targeting these didn't work. I wasn't getting to the root of the problem and why I had the coping mechanisms to begin with. Once I was able to understand the reason for my negative and addictive thinking, then I was able to start making progress. I explain how you can too. Breakdown of Episode: 1:44   Introduction to the Topic--How Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms Get Started10:22  Why Positive Thinking Alone Isn't Enough to Heal the Roots of Coping Mechanisms for Trauma14:12  My Breakthrough Moment that Showed Me That Where the Roots of My Healing Lay and How My Revelation Can Help You16:14  What Will Help You Cope, Eliminate Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, and Finally Heal A bulleted list of resources for each week's episode will be included, but no specific outside resources were mentioned here. Please subscribe to and rate and review the podcast and download episodes by clicking on the "Subscribe" button at https://christianemotionalrecovery.com.   Subscribe to the email list for the latest episodes and channel updates by going to https://christianemotionalrecovery.com and then go to subscribe button. Subscribe to  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianemotionalrecovery/  Check out Facebook Page and like it: https://www.facebook.com/stopstrivingandstartthriving  Join Facebook Group Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecoverySubscribe to my YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw  Corresponding Blog on WebsiteComing soon.  Want to write your own healing message or memoir, but don't know how to get started? I'm also a book coach and editor with an MA in English and MFA in Creative Writing who helps highly sensitive people, INFJ's and P's, and empaths get their healing messages out in the world. Check out my book coaching services website: rachelleroy.com.  Want to learn to influence people or how to integrate gratitude into your daily practice?  Check the courses here: https://www.udemy.com/user/rachelleroy/  Want to improve your writing? I'm a writing professor with more than 20 years experience teaching and tutoring writing and language. Check the courses here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPwChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and MoreFacebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly EncouragementYouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journeyTrauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma SurvivorsEmail ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and productsFree ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult EmotionsDonate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry  ...