Whenever Caleb gets stressed out or upset, he tends to drink excessively in order to drown his sorrows. Caleb is using a maladaptive form of an emotion-focused coping strategy called:

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Caleb's coping strategy of drinking excessively to escape his emotions is considered escape-avoidance. This coping mechanism is maladaptive and can ultimately lead to further negative consequences. Positive reappraisal involves changing the way one thinks about a situation, distancing involves taking a step back from the situation to gain perspective, and confrontation involves directly addressing the problem.

Whenever Caleb Gets Stressed Out or Upset, He Tends to Drink