The 25 Best Coping mechanism Quotes

Updated March 1, 2023

Quote by B. C. Forbes: Turn resolutely to work, to recreation, or in any case to physical exercise till you are so tired you can't help going to sleep, and when you wake up you won't want to worry.

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Turn resolutely to work, to recreation, or in any case to physical exercise till you are so tired you can't help going to sleep, and when you wake up you won't want to worry. B. C. Forbes, journalist

B. C. Forbes was a Scottish-born American financial journalist and founder of Forbes magazine.

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Quote by Caitlin Moran: Over-eating is the addiction choice of carers, and that's why it's come to be regarded as the lowest-ranking of all the addictions.

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Over-eating is the addiction choice of carers, and that's why it's come to be regarded as the lowest-ranking of all the addictions. Caitlin Moran, journalist

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Quote by Elizabeth McCracken: I can't imagine not joking even at the worst of times. And for me, it's sort of automatic.

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I can't imagine not joking even at the worst of times. And for me, it's sort of automatic. Elizabeth McCracken, author

Elizabeth McCracken is an American author and professor of creative writing at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Quote by Imran Amed: A whole series of events pushed me towards meditation, and now it's become such an integral part of the way I manage myself. It's a tool for me; when you're an entrepreneur, and you're pulled in every direction, it is wonderful to have this discipline.

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A whole series of events pushed me towards meditation, and now it's become such an integral part of the way I manage myself. It's a tool for me; when you're an entrepreneur, and you're pulled in every direction, it is wonderful to have this discipline. Imran Amed, editor

Imran Amed is the founder and editor-in-chief of Business of Fashion, a leading online fashion publication.

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Quote by Katie Piper: If I'm feeling down or depressed, working up a sweat will make me feel like I can really do this - that, in fact, I can do anything. It's like a therapy for me.

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If I'm feeling down or depressed, working up a sweat will make me feel like I can really do this - that, in fact, I can do anything. It's like a therapy for me. Katie Piper, writer

Katie Piper is a British writer, television presenter, and philanthropist who is known for her work in raising awareness about burns and scars.

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Quote by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall: You have to laugh at yourself because if you can't, you may as well give up!

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You have to laugh at yourself because if you can't, you may as well give up! Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, royalty

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is the wife of Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne.

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Quote by Emily VanCamp: I can be quite serious sometimes so laughing is key.

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I can be quite serious sometimes so laughing is key. Emily VanCamp, actress

Emily VanCamp is a Canadian actress known for her roles in popular TV shows such as Revenge and The Resident.

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Quote by J. B. Priestley: Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself - with a smile.

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Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself - with a smile. J. B. Priestley, writer

J. B. Priestley was an English novelist, playwright, and social commentator.

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Quote by Leslie Mann: Everything is so chaotic. My nervous system can't handle it. I need my peace, so, every once in a while, while the kids are at school, I lie in bed, close the curtains, watch television and eat food.

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Everything is so chaotic. My nervous system can't handle it. I need my peace, so, every once in a while, while the kids are at school, I lie in bed, close the curtains, watch television and eat food. Leslie Mann, actor

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Quote by Rachel Joyce: My father died in France, and my sisters and I went over with my mum to bring back his body. I remember going to the funeral parlour in France and being given a laminated menu of coffins, and thinking, surely there is an ice cream at the back of here!

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My father died in France, and my sisters and I went over with my mum to bring back his body. I remember going to the funeral parlour in France and being given a laminated menu of coffins, and thinking, surely there is an ice cream at the back of here! Rachel Joyce, author

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Quote by Tyne Daly: I do games of solitaire when I get home to quiet my spirits.

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I do games of solitaire when I get home to quiet my spirits. Tyne Daly, actress

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Quote by Natalie Imbruglia: If I start feeling down I'll gorge myself on pasta. That usually does the trick. It's the Italian blood in me.

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If I start feeling down I'll gorge myself on pasta. That usually does the trick. It's the Italian blood in me. Natalie Imbruglia, musician

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Quote by Harold Brodkey: Almost the first thing I did when I became ill was to buy a truly good television set.

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Almost the first thing I did when I became ill was to buy a truly good television set. Harold Brodkey, author

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Quote by Tamra Davis: I discovered television is a great way to deal with the chaos of new motherhood. I would put the babies to bed and get lost in a trashy reality show.

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I discovered television is a great way to deal with the chaos of new motherhood. I would put the babies to bed and get lost in a trashy reality show. Tamra Davis, director

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Quote by Bill Forsyth: Perhaps naively I thought people understand what humor was, that it was invented by the human race to cope with the dark areas of life, problems and terrors.

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Perhaps naively I thought people understand what humor was, that it was invented by the human race to cope with the dark areas of life, problems and terrors. Bill Forsyth, director

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Quote by Sara Bareilles: I think I have some anger-management issues, and they end up coming out in these passive-aggressive songs that sound happy.

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I think I have some anger-management issues, and they end up coming out in these passive-aggressive songs that sound happy. Sara Bareilles, musician

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Quote by Kate Christensen: I've cooked plenty of meals when I was sad, lonely, depressed, angry, bored, and/or under the weather. My primary aim in these circumstances is generally to cheer myself up, to fill my stomach with something warm so I can feel comforted and fed, usually just with a quick soup or an omelet.

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I've cooked plenty of meals when I was sad, lonely, depressed, angry, bored, and/or under the weather. My primary aim in these circumstances is generally to cheer myself up, to fill my stomach with something warm so I can feel comforted and fed, usually just with a quick soup or an omelet. Kate Christensen, novelist

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Quote by Dave Schultz: When I get real nervous I go to sleep.

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When I get real nervous I go to sleep. Dave Schultz,

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Quote by Rachel Simmons: Girls who use jokes to be nasty are often hiding other feelings they are struggling to express.

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Girls who use jokes to be nasty are often hiding other feelings they are struggling to express. Rachel Simmons, author

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Quote by Thomas Ligotti: We live in a permanent state of bad faith, a mutual representation of ourselves to one another for the sake of remaining sane and following our biological imperative to continue as a species.

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We live in a permanent state of bad faith, a mutual representation of ourselves to one another for the sake of remaining sane and following our biological imperative to continue as a species. Thomas Ligotti, author

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Quote by Nargis Fakhri: I crack jokes all the time. Even when I have a fight, I will make a joke, and people will laugh.

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I crack jokes all the time. Even when I have a fight, I will make a joke, and people will laugh. Nargis Fakhri, actress

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Quote by Takashi Miike: When I'm facing an issue or a challenge sometimes, it's easier for me to avoid really facing that or dealing with it, and just go make films.

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When I'm facing an issue or a challenge sometimes, it's easier for me to avoid really facing that or dealing with it, and just go make films. Takashi Miike, director

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Quote by Ravi Subramanian: I find writing to be a great stress-buster.

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I find writing to be a great stress-buster. Ravi Subramanian, author

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Quote by Kat Timpf: In fact, I can confidently say that 'South Park's' penchant for unbridled derision has been directly responsible for my own joy in some times of terrible sadness.

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In fact, I can confidently say that 'South Park's' penchant for unbridled derision has been directly responsible for my own joy in some times of terrible sadness. Kat Timpf, writer

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Quote by Rachel Cusk: If I know somebody is coming 'round, it is incredibly difficult for me to work because I'm waiting for this interruption - even the children's comings and goings are interruptions. Cake-making is a good way of coming out of that space.

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If I know somebody is coming 'round, it is incredibly difficult for me to work because I'm waiting for this interruption - even the children's comings and goings are interruptions. Cake-making is a good way of coming out of that space. Rachel Cusk, novelist

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