Signs of Maladaptive Behavior

As we age and life becomes more complex to navigate, our tendency to engage in maladaptive behaviors to cope with such changes can occasionally increase. We are inclined to utilize our most comfortable skills and habits that help us in getting through the day in the easiest way possible using the least amount of effort and resources. But how do we know if these coping behaviors are maladaptive? The American Psychological Association has an excellent definition of…