Note that this author has published a book, entitled “Illuminating Schizophrenia: Insights into the Uncommon Mind”, available on Amazon.com. Anna Freud (1937) created a theory of defense mechanisms ...
Defense mechanisms help us protect ourselves from uncomfortable feelings, especially ones that might become intense and overwhelming. Therapists are well-acquainted with how defenses work, and we ...
Repression is when you block out difficult emotions, memories, and thoughts unconsciously. Your repressed memories may lead to anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms like headaches and chronic ...