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What Is Repression—and Why Do You Do It?
Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Repression is when you block out difficult emotions, memories, and thoughts unconsciously. Your repressed memories may lead to anxiety, depression, and ...
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 ...
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Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them
Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD You may use defense mechanisms to help protect you from stress, but they can be both helpful and harmful.Recognizing defense mechanisms is the first step to ...
Sexual repression refers to the conscious or unconscious suppression of sexual desires, thoughts, behaviors, or expressions. Repression of sexual desire may stem from cultural norms, including those ...
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