The first step in a 12-step program is for the addict to admit that they have a problem, because most addicts are in denial about their addictions. And, as my clinical supervisor observed when I was ...

Want to avoid a negative emotional state like fear or guilt? Try a defense mechanism that can protect you from frustration, anxiety or stress. As I describe two mental techniques, two defense ...

You may use defense mechanisms to help protect you from stress, but they can be both helpful and harmful. Recognizing defense ...