When something stressful happens (and it inevitably will), your reaction could feel immediate and overwhelming, like a surge of panic that causes you to make choices you otherwise wouldn’t just to get ...

Distress tolerance refers to the ability to withstand negative emotions. Low distress tolerance occurs when someone displays symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Sometimes, people with low ...

We are all guilty of unhealthy coping at times. For example, we might overeat when feeling anxiety, or overspend when we feel dissatisfied or lacking in confidence. It’s natural to use the tools that ...

Yes, you can show up when life gets hard. In high-stress moments, the goal of distress tolerance is to lower intensity enough to avoid impulsive, harmful decisions. Techniques like TIPP, STOP, and ...