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In times of mental struggle, people often seek out stories of others experiencing similar challenges. This phenomenon can be understood as a psychological coping mechanism, satisfying one's need for validation and empathy. However, as a clinical psychiatrist, I would like to emphasize that although this temporary comfort may provide some reprieve, it is crucial to embrace effective long-term coping strategies and seek appropriate professional help. One of the main reasons individuals grappling with mental difficulties search for similar stories is to reassure themselves that they are not alone. As social beings, humans have an innate need for connection and understanding. This is especially true when facing emotional or psychological distress. Listening to others' experiences of overcoming similar hardships can provide insight and hope, instilling a sense of solidarity in the process. Nevertheless, simply identifying with others' struggles is not a panacea for one's men...

Resilience is a term that is used to describe an individual's ability to withstand and recover quickly from difficult conditions. The word "resilience" comes from the Latin word "resilire," meaning "to leap back." This concept is not only important in the field of physics, where it describes a strained body's ability to recover its size and form following deformation, but also in the field of psychology, where it is used to describe an individual's ability to adapt to adversity and maintain a positive state of psychological functioning. However, defining resilience can be a challenge as the definitions of adversity and positive adaptation may vary based on the historical and sociocultural context within which the research was conducted, the researchers' conceptual proclivities, and the population sampled. Most researchers agree that both adversity and positive adaptation must be evident for resilience to be demonstrated. But, inconsistencie...