Self-Report Coping Measure – SRCM

I try to think of different ways to solve the problem.

I tell a friend or family member what happened.

I yell or shout to let off steam.

I worry about it.

I think that it is not such a big problem.

I change something so things will work out.

I talk to somebody about how it made me feel.

I forget the whole thing.

I swear (use bad words) out loud.

I do something else to help me forget about it.

I do something to make up for it.

I tell myself it doesn't matter.

I get angry and throw or hit something.

I worry that others will think badly of me.

I watch TV or read a book so I can think about something else.

I go over in my mind what to do or say.

I ask someone in my family for advice.

I keep myself busy with other things so I don't worry about the problem.

I tell myself that the problem is not very important.

I do something to change the situation.

I get help from someone in my family.

I stamp my feet and slam or bang doors.

I keep feeling afraid it will happen again.

I find lots of other things to think about.

I will think it is no big deal.

I make a plan of what I am going to do.

I ignore the problem.

I think about it so much that I can't sleep.

I find a way to solve the problem.