Jason frequently exceeds his line of credit at the bank and runs up large debts on his credit card. Rather than cutting back on his spending, he tends to fantasize about winning the state lottery. Jason is using a form of emotion-focused coping called:

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Jason is using escape-avoidance coping by relying on the fantasy of winning the lottery to avoid dealing with his financial problems. Instead of actively addressing the issue by cutting back on his spending or seeking help, he’s trying to escape his problems through wishful thinking.

Jason Frequently Exceeds His Line of Credit at the Bank