Defense Mechanisms

Dealing with anxiety by reaching out to others.  H

Dealing with unacceptable feelings or impulses by unconsciously substituting acceptable forms of expression.  H

Voluntarily denying unpleasant thoughts and feelings.  H

Putting unacceptable ideas, thoughts, and emotions out of conscious awareness.  Int.

Shifting feelings related to an object, person, or situation to another less threatening object, person, or situation.  Int.

Overcompensating or demonstrating the opposite behavior of what is felt.  Int.