denial

karate
21.08.2023

Denial is a psychological self-defense mechanism that serves as a way for individuals to cope with distressing or uncomfortable situations, thoughts, or emotions by refusing to acknowledge their existence or significance.  It operates as a protective barrier that shields individuals from the full impact of reality, allowing them to temporarily avoid feelings of fear, anxiety, guilt, or shame. 

Kate Yakimchuk self-defence personality Psychology 21 August 2023