How We Get Rid of Suffering: Psychologists Identify 7 Psychological Defense Mechanisms – But Be Careful
21.01.2024 10:52
Psychological defense is a mechanism of our consciousness that attempts to minimize psychological damage.
It is activated when it is necessary to cope with the consequences of severe stress.
Most often, psychological defense is activated unconsciously so that a person does not fall into despair or depression.
Let's look at how we should treat psychological defense.
What types of psychological defense are the most popular?
Here are some examples.
- Repression. It is as if the subconscious erases the event from memory.
- Denial. The person refuses to accept the information.
- Projection. Transfer of feelings and emotions to an object from the outside.
- Substitution. Transferring needs and feelings to someone safer.
- Rationalization. A person seeks an explanation for his actions in order to get rid of unpleasant thoughts.
- Moralization. An explanation is sought for what happened from a moral point of view.
- Regression. Return to a childish behavior pattern – whims and resentments.
It is important to understand that a psychologist can help with overcoming suffering. You should contact a specialist in time.
Previously, we wrote about how to benefit from meeting with a psychologist.
