Avoidance coping may be adaptive when one first learns one has an incurable disease.

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Avoidance coping can be a healthy initial response to receiving a diagnosis of an incurable disease. It allows individuals time to process and adjust to their new reality before facing the challenges inherent in coping with the disease. However, long-term reliance on avoidance coping can have negative consequences for physical and mental health.

Avoidance Coping May Be Adaptive When One First Learns One