Defense mechanisms are ways which we mentally and most times unknowingly push unpleasant thoughts and feelings aside. it could be healthy or unhealthy. Sometimes it could help curb anxiety other times it may be maladaptive... n stupid too.. here are some types;
Rationalization- giving a logical or rational reason as opposed to the real reason E.g. He broke off the wedding because I refused to change my job. meanwhile the real reason being he caught you cheating.
Displacement- taking out impulses on a less threatening target E.g. Yelling at your spouse because of a bad day at the office with your boss.
Sublimation- acting out unacceptable impulses in a socially acceptable way E.g. becoming a surgeon because of the need to cut, becoming a boxer to release aggressive instincts.
There are so many types of defense mechanism more coming up soon
