Recognizing signs of displacement can help manage your feelings better.

Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves transferring negative feelings from one thing to another. For example, a person angry at their boss may “take out” their anger on a family member. The ...

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 ...

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