Chapter 12 Defense Mechanism Analysis
What caught my attention when I read chapter 12 is Defense Mechanisms. There are different methods of defense mechanism and one of those is recognized as Displacement, where people shift their unacceptable wishes to a less threatening alternative. Common actions may range from mild (namely slamming the door, punching the wall when they are angry) to severe ( such as self harm when they are under depression).
As we may have known, Demi Lovato used to struggle with depression for a long time that she cut herself. This action is a release for the person’s built- up pressure and negative emotions, bringing her peace and calm once again. It may be hard to understand at first how self-cutting, a physical pain, can relieve emotional pain. But for
As we may have known, Demi Lovato used to struggle with depression for a long time that she cut herself. This action is a release for the person’s built- up pressure and negative emotions, bringing her peace and calm once again. It may be hard to understand at first how self-cutting, a physical pain, can relieve emotional pain. But for