“Freud’s Defence Mechanisms: The Unseen Shields of the Human Mind”

When life feels overwhelming, our mind quietly steps in to protect us. Long before modern neuroscience explained trauma responses and emotional regulation, Sigmund Freud introduced a powerful idea: we unconsciously use psychological strategies called defence mechanisms to protect ourselves from anxiety, guilt, shame, and emotional pain. These mechanisms are not signs of weakness.They are signsContinue reading ““Freud’s Defence Mechanisms: The Unseen Shields of the Human Mind””