“I assumed I couldn’t be good enough, smart, funny, or crazy enough to be with certain people without it.”
Tag: coping mechanisms
Liam Payne Drank Heavily To Deal With One Direction Fame
“I used to get off stage, high off the endorphins and get horrendously drunk, get up at five in the afternoon and do it all again.”
Justin Bieber Used "Heavy Drugs" To Cope With Pressures Of Fame
The pop star got candid on Instagram about his past drug use, mental health and relationships.
How Audiobooks Improved One Man's Mental Health
“By simply listening, I easily get transported elsewhere and beyond. Audiobooks are such wonders of life,” the man describes.
Simon Pegg: The Universe Gives Back When You Quit Drinking
“You just can’t rely on any kind of stimulant to make yourself feel better and expect it to solve anything,” Pegg said.
Parkland Students Find Ways to Cope with Trauma of School Shooting
The survivors of last year’s horrific school shooting are creating their own channels of healing.
Moby on Sobriety: "We Can't Hold On to Crazy, Magical Thinking"
A new memoir by music producer and artist Moby looks back on the highs and lows of his substance use.
Could Being Forced To Appear Happy At Work Lead To Heavy Drinking?
A new study examined the drinking habits of individuals who regularly interact with the public.
Julianne Hough Uses Dancing To Combat Anxiety & Depression
Hough says she considers dancing her “superpower.”
Veep's Tony Hale Talks Anxiety
“I don’t think people understand managing it. It’s a daily choice. It really is,” Hale said in a recent interview.