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title: "coping · GenZ Decoded"
description: "coping: Coping is often used when discussing mental health or self-care strategies. Example: \"We're all just coping with the situation as best we can.\""
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# coping

Gen Z[#emotions](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/emotion/)

**Meaning.** Coping is often used when discussing mental health or self-care strategies.

See it in a sentence

We're all just coping with the situation as best we can.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    coping,[copium](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/copium/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    coping is often used when discussing mental health or self-care strategies

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## Related slang

- [chilling](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/chilling/): Relaxing or spending time casually.
- [cool it](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-it/): To calm down or stop getting worked up.
- [crash out](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/crash-out/): To react in an emotional, reckless, or over-the-top way.
- [crashing out](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/crashing-out/): Reacting in an angry, reckless, or over-the-top way.

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