Is this a normal coping mechanism?

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If I'm upset about not having or getting something I really want, I use this coping mechanism.

Examples:
Sometimes when I feel depressed because I suck at making friends, I imagine myself having tons of charisma and picture myself with a group of imaginary good friends who care about me.

Or if I'm feeling bad because I feel dumb in university, I picture myself winning a Nobel prize.

It's like these images and thoughts sort of get me what I want...in a way, I can get what I desire through fantasy.

Is this a normal coping mechanism?

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    I think its normal, from a psychological perspective, its how your subconscious is balancing out your feelings and emotions. For example: when you have a hard time making friends, you just imagine yourself having an easy and good time with a circle of friends that love you. It emotionally feels real, therefore you're subconsciously satisfied and it balances you out.

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  • ArmusWasTheFirstTroll
    9 years ago

    Hmmmm. . . Normal? Likely not. Healthy? To an extent.

    Hmmmm . . . Try to remember that healthy confidence is being nervous but appearing that you are not. This way, you are able to quickly analyze a problem from every direction whilst erecting a facade of complete confidence. Everyone will think you are brilliant.

    Being blindly unaware of the consequences of your actions can lead to mistakes more often. Also, you appear to be less prudent.

    P.S.- Forgive me if this is nonsensical. I am drunk. Thanks to a--several-- delicious west coast IPA(s) brewed here, where I live.

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  • electricblueoceans
    9 years ago

    I think it may be normal for those with self esteem. It could be the reason you still have it in our horribly flawed society.

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