>>13265501Think of it like this really simplified version of all of it: It's proven that if you keep thinking you are shit and constantly repeat that in your head, you will be depressed and sad.
I'm not saying repeatedly thinking you're not shit or at least okay in your head will make you always feel better, but it's probably better than constantly thinking you're shit.
In a way it's cope, but cope that may lead you to not feel like shit all the time