Defense Mechanisms
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COMMON ISSUES
NARCISSISTIC
anger, rage, addictions, self-destructive behaviour, sado-masochism, low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness “I don’t deserve love.” SCHIZOID
anger, not feeling anything, dissociation, relationship problems, defensiveness, emotional breakdown “Nobody will love me.” MASOCHISTIC
obsessive compulsions, abusive relationships, fear, anxiety, phobias, self-harm, depression, nervous breakdown “I’ll be loved if I’m good.” RIGID
sex-love-intimacy problems, stress, inexibility, failed relationships, compulsions, coldness, nervous breakdown “I don’t know what love is.” ORAL
addictions, lethargy, manic depression, mood swings, rage, chaotic lifestyle, suicidal impulses “I can’t get love for myself.” |
PRIMARY DEFENCES
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COMPLEX DEFENCES
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Material Source: Sigmund Freud, Heinz Kohut, Melanie Klein, Ronald Fairbairn, Donald Winnicott
2008 written and designed by David McCandless at InformationIsBeautiful.net
2012 revised and additional design by Joe Swainson
January 9, 2013 published with permission at JanetOakes.com
2008 written and designed by David McCandless at InformationIsBeautiful.net
2012 revised and additional design by Joe Swainson
January 9, 2013 published with permission at JanetOakes.com