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  • Post category:Anxiety/Stress / Mental health
  • Post published:May 9, 2018

Shopping, food, and alcohol aren’t a problem on their own in moderation, but when any of them become your primary coping strategy against emotional pain, it can lead to more stress than relief.

Source: 9 Ways to Cope with Emotional Pain (without Food, Alcohol or Shopping) @ Eddins Counseling Group: Personal and Career Counseling Services

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