A teenage girl is discussing her recent breakup with her boyfriend. She tells the nurse she just stays in bed all day and cannot seem to feel any better. She says she is only relieved of the pain while sleeping. The nurse identifies this coping strategy as:

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Temporary mechanisms called avoidance coping may alleviate the feelings of anxiety brought on by the stress for a short period of time, but the stressor still needs to be dealt with.

A Teenage Girl Is Discussing Her Recent Breakup with Her