Defense mechanisms are primarily unconscious responses that allow people to protect themselves from anxious thoughts, strong feelings or emotions, unwanted impulses, or painful memories. They are ...

The first step in a 12-step program is for the addict to admit that they have a problem, because most addicts are in denial about their addictions. And, as my clinical supervisor observed when I was ...

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 ...