Projection is when an individual unconsciously projects their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors onto someone else. Sigmund Freud first introduced defense mechanisms, which include projection. These are ...

Toxicity in relationships can be insidious, creeping into our lives and poisoning the very essence of our well-being. One common trait among toxic people is their continuous use of defense mechanisms, ...

Projection can undermine your sense of self. Source: Vitaly Gariev/Unsplash Lately, your partner has been coming home several hours late from work and doesn’t answer your text or call. You notice they ...

Defense mechanisms are a way for the mind to cope with stress or difficult feelings. They are unconscious mechanisms, which means that a person uses them without realizing it. Defense mechanisms can ...

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