Ways of Coping Questionnaire – WCQ

Stood my ground and fought for what I wanted.

Tried to get the person responsible to change his or her mind.

I expressed anger to the person(s) who caused the problem.

I let my feelings out somehow.

Took a big chance or did something very risky.

I did something which I didn’t think would work, but at least I was doing something.

Made light of the situation; refused to get too serious about it.

Went on as if nothing had happened.

Didn’t let it get to me; refused to think too much about it.

Tried to forget the whole thing.

Looked for the silver lining, so to speak; tried to look on the bright side of things.

Went along with fate; sometimes I just have bad luck.

I tried to keep my feelings to myself.

Kept others from knowing how bad things were.

Tried not to burn my bridges, but leave things open somewhat.

I tried not to act too hastily or follow my first hunch.

I tried to keep my feelings from interfering with other things too much.

I thought about how a person I admire would handle this situation and used that as a model.

I tried to see things from the other person’s point of view.

Talked to someone to find out more about the situation.

Talked to someone who could do something concrete about the problem.

I asked a relative or friend I respected for advice.

Talked to someone about how I was feeling.

Accepted sympathy and understanding from someone.

I got professional help.

Criticized or lectured myself.

Realized I brought the problem on myself.

I made a promise to myself that things would be different next time.

I apologized or did something to make up.

Wished that the situation would go away or somehow be over with.

Hoped a miracle would happen.

Had fantasies or wishes about how things might turn out.

Tried to make myself feel better by eating, drinking, smoking, using drugs or medication, etc.

Avoided being with people in general.

Refused to believe that it had happened.

Took it out on other people.

Slept more than usual.

I knew what had to be done, so I doubled my efforts to make things work.

I made a plan of action and followed it.

Just concentrated on what I had to do next – the next step.

Changed something so things would turn out all right.

Drew on my past experiences; I was in a similar situation before.

Came up with a couple of different solutions to the problem.

Changed or grew as a person in a good way.

I came out of the experience better than when I went in.

Found new faith.

Rediscovered what is important in life.

I prayed.

I changed something about myself.

I was inspired to do something creative.