Copium has risen to describe a very human psychological phenomenon—our tendency to deny harsh realities by indulging in optimistic delusions or hopeful justifications. The word itself is a portmanteau of „cope” and „opium,” metaphorically suggesting that people „inhale” this imaginary drug to numb themselves from the pain of defeat, loss, or rejection. One of the clearest examples of Copium is seen in people who do not take „no” for an answer. Whether in relationships, work, or politics, these individuals refuse to accept rejection, failure or the other way. Instead, they latch on to any shred of hope, exaggerate possibilities, or invent alternate narratives that allow them to keep believing in…