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When your coping mechanism becomes a prison

My coworkers think I'm the office comedian but I use humor to deflect every serious conversation and I'm exhausted from never being real with anyone.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You've developed a protective strategy that now prevents genuine connection and authentic expression.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Existentialist authenticity vs. bad faith?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.