Coping Styles

Coping styles refers to how people normally deal with stress and challenges in life. People with gambling problems may rely on avoidance and emotional coping. That is, they try to avoid the stress or challenge (e.g., by gambling) rather than dealing with it. They also try to reduce any negative emotional responses, such as fear and anxiety, that they may have.

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