• People cope with self-talk by turning its criticalness onto causes and politics.
• People cope with self-talk by turning its nagging onto those they live with.
• People cope with self-talk by turning its quibbling onto others through gossip.
• People cope with self-talk by turning its faultfinding onto the media, the news, and TV shows.
• People cope with self-talk by turning its carping onto other races, religions, or other self-righteous targets.