Coping mechanism? Or crutch?

The Big Feels Club

Feb 24, 202001:14:57Health

We tackle some of our listeners’ big, existential questions. Q1. How do you know the difference between a useful coping mechanism and a crutch? Q2. Is the fact that I’m depressed even though my life is so privileged just...

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