Do You Know Your 12 DEFENSE MECHANISMS?
A defense mechanism is an unconscious psychological response that prevents us from feeling any anxiety or upset that can arise from difficult or harmful stimuli. Research shows us that these defenses happen when our amygdala is firing. Remember our amygdala, it’s that bean-shaped part of our inner brain that acts as our fire alarm and aids us in fight, flight, and freeze. So when we feel in danger, our defense mechanisms come to our aid! Even if the threat is something we are imagining.
In a way, our defense mechanisms keep us safe and happy because they prevent us from having to deal with anything that has the potential to be upsetting. But as I am sure you can see, life cannot be completely free from anxiety or upset. Life comes with its ups and downs, and we can’t just avoid everything and think it’s going to be okay. That’s why these defense mechanisms quickly become unhealthy coping skills, that after keeping us safe that one time, now just hold us back, hurt our relationships, and isolate us from our loved ones.
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In a way, our defense mechanisms keep us safe and happy because they prevent us from having to deal with anything that has the potential to be upsetting. But as I am sure you can see, life cannot be completely free from anxiety or upset. Life comes with its ups and downs, and we can’t just avoid everything and think it’s going to be okay. That’s why these defense mechanisms quickly become unhealthy coping skills, that after keeping us safe that one time, now just hold us back, hurt our relationships, and isolate us from our loved ones.
I'm Kati Morton, a licensed therapist making Mental Health videos!
#katimorton #therapist #therapy
MY BOOK
Are u ok? A Guide To Caring Your Mental Health
http://bit.ly/2s0mULy
JOURNALING CLUB
Every Tuesday & Friday I post a journal prompt to help keep you motivated and working on yourself. Whether you add the prompts to your own journal at home or use the comment section under the prompt itself, this can be a great way to keep on track with journaling. Join here: https://www.youtube.com/katimorton/join
ONLINE THERAPY
I do not currently offer online therapy. BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online counselor, please visit: https://betterhelp.com/kati
I receive commissions on referrals and recommend services I know and trust.
MY AMAZON RECOMMENDATIONS https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton
PATREON
Are you interested in supporting the creation of mental health videos? If so, please visit: https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/
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Opinions That Don't Matter! & Ask Kati Anything!
video: youtube.com/c/OpinionsThatDontMatter
Audio versions:
https://opinonsthatdontmatter.buzzsprout.com/
https://askkatianything.buzzsprout.com/
BUSINESS EMAIL: Linnea Toney linnea@underscoretalent.com
PO Box: 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #665 Santa Monica, CA 90403
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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
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