The cognitive and behavioral efforts used to manage, reduce, or tolerate the demands of stressful situations.
From Old French 'couper' meaning 'to cut, strike,' via Middle English 'copen' (to deal with). Psychological sense from Lazarus and Folkman.
Coping is how you deal with stress — some strategies are healthy (talking, exercise) and some are not (denial, substance use). The key is knowing the difference.
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