Our defenses make or break us. Each of us would crumble under the strain of life’s pressures were it not for the power of defenses such as Denial, or Regression. However, when depended upon too regularly, a person may feel they are not even living!… Without even knowing why.
Additionally, those completely oblivious to their own Defense Mechanisms will usually live life very carefully- because so much unexpected will SMACK them in the face. I personally HATE the unexpected, and have come to realize that controlling life’s circumstances never prepares nor prevents the unanticipated from occurring.
Basic defense mechanisms:
The above defense mechanisms may be used in appropriate ways, to help strengthen an individual against insurmountable odds. At the same time, overly used defense mechanisms can completely debilitate a functioning individual.
Defense Mechanisms are often “born” in times when they were necessary for survival in a sense, or so that the individual could live life without feeling constantly threatened. However, when such strategies remain when no longer needed, individuals can really hurt themselves or their relationships. Overly used defense mechanisms can interfere with other areas of life, also, such as employability.
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