Growth from Darkness

Emotional avoidance

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Emotional avoidance is a coping mechanism in which a person attempts to avoid or suppress difficult emotions. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as:

  • Distraction: Engaging in activities that take your
    • mind off of your emotions, such as watching TV, listening to music, or
    using drugs or alcohol.
  • Rationalization: Trying to make sense of your emotions and convince yourself that they are not valid or important.
  • Suppression: Trying to push your emotions down and not think about them.
  • Denial: Refusing to acknowledge that you are feeling any negative emotions.

    • Emotional avoidance can be helpful in the short-term, as it can provide temporary relief from difficult emotions. However, in the long-term, it can lead to a number of problems.

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    Growth from DarknessBy Amanda Blackwood
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