Every DEFENSE MECHANISM Simplified in 12 Minutes

In this video, we dive deep into the world of psychological defense mechanisms, explaining how our minds use these unconscious strategies to protect us from stress, anxiety, and emotional pain. Developed by Sigmund Freud, defense mechanisms help shield us from uncomfortable feelings, and we'll cover 10 psychological defense mechanisms in detail.

We start by discussing repression, where we push troubling thoughts out of awareness, and denial, where we refuse to accept reality. Other key mechanisms include projection, where individuals place their unwanted feelings onto others, and displacement, where emotions are redirected to a safer target. Sublimation helps channel negative impulses into socially acceptable actions, while reaction formation leads to acting in ways opposite to one's true feelings. Additionally, we'll explore rationalization, where people create logical excuses for irrational behaviors, and passive aggression, an indirect expression of hostility.

Less common mechanisms like dissociation, splitting, idealization, altruism, suppression, identification, and acting out are also explained, highlighting their impact on mental health. These mechanisms often surface in conditions like borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, as well as in issues like anxiety, depression, and overthinking.

Modern approaches such as spirituality, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence are explored, providing insights into how these mechanisms can either protect or hinder personal growth and healing. We discuss the role of spiritual awakening and offer practical self-help tips. If you enjoy content from channels like Psych2Go or Therapy in a Nutshell, or even influences like Yung Fazo, this video will deepen your understanding of psychology facts and help you navigate emotional challenges.

[dxs_nightwolff]

Wow. Great one! Suddenly I feel all fixed now :D

[amampathak]

Subbed, loved the examples and the clear explanation! would love more of this content.

[worlore]

One should not necessarily be ashamed of themselves for this. However shame is a useful emotion as long as you first

Consider if the shame is reasonable.

If it is reasonable then try to find ways to make sure you don't do it again.

If you can do this then the shame no longer is useful to you so learn to let it go.

These are all coping mechanisms, from things like abuse or neglect in childhood. These are survival mechanisms for ourselves. Identify these "flaws" and learn to adjust.

[junejollay]

these examples showcase a shaky at best understanding of these defense mechanisms