Coping Mechanisms Quotes

"You can’t laugh and be afraid at the same time." "I used to say drugs and alcohol were bad. Now, I think they’re necessary to cope with life in America" "Perfectionism is a 20-ton shield. It's a way of thinking that says this: If I look perfect, live perfect, work perfect, I can avoid or minimize shame, blame, and judgment" "The more we stress, the more likely we are to be hung up on behaviors that relieve stress in the short term" "We must laugh and we must sing if only to avoid killing ourselves" "People settle for a level of despair they can tolerate and call it happiness." "Pain isn't necessarily a fun thing to endure"