Unhealthy coping strategies are based on destructive behavioral patterns to cope with any underlying stressor. The aim of unhealthy coping strategy is to avoid or escape the situation that is resulting in stress. Following are the examples of unhealthy coping strategies: Using pills to get a numbing effect Using alcoholic drinks to mentaly escape the situation. If you are an alcoholic, try other non-alcoholic fermented beverages. Check our Best Kombucha for anxiety. Attemtpting suicide to completely escape the stressor