Is Your Mind Blocking Your Reality?

Ever wonder why you avoid talking about a difficult subject or overreact to a simple comment? That's your mind activating a psychological defence mechanism.

This is your mind trying to reduce anxiety, guilt, and emotional pain. Defences like denial, projection, and sublimation are the mental processes we use to manage overwhelming emotional states and maintain stability.

Essentially a defence is used to distort reality to keep us functioning, but they also prevent us from facing the truth. Identifying when you are using a defence is the first step toward genuine self-awareness and emotional growth.

If you want to read more about defences, read our article What is a Defence?