#defensemechanism
LightNews LightNews
findmorejoy.bsky.social
Doing that thing you do #fyp
#gaslighting #narcissist #defensemechanism #therapistthoughts
January 27, 2026 at 1:52 AM
psychebubbles.bsky.social
Displacement is a defense mechanism where we redirect or shift an emotional response from the recipient we want to express it to (but can't) to someone who is an "easy target." Since it is a defense mechanism, it essentially means that we are not conscious of it.

#psychology #defensemechanism
This is a rough cartoon of a person getting yelled at by their boss. The same person then goes and displaces their anger by shouting at another employee because they are the easier target. Displacement is a defense mechanism.
January 26, 2026 at 3:11 PM
theasiancy.bsky.social
🙏 #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder
#DefenseMechanism😕 that's what it feels like. Living in fear that everyone we love will one day hurt us & abandon us. So, we subliminally to do something to self-sabotage the relationship. We need to seek professional help so we can stop being our worst enemy.🙏
January 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
motivationsbyz.bsky.social
I may seem grumpy, but it’s just a defense. Too many people try to mess with you when you look happier than they are. Protect your peace at all costs. 🛡️

#SelfPreservation #EmotionalIntelligence #DefenseMechanism #ProtectYourPeace #GrumpyVibes #Authenticity #MentalHealth
"A conceptual image showing a person with a slightly reserved or grumpy expression, but with a faint, warm, inner light shining behind their eyes or heart, symbolizing happiness being actively protected by an external shield."
December 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
flynntheghost.bsky.social
part of a series
(parenting)
#art #furry #furryart #sfw #kids #child #development #projection #skunks #defensemechanism #drawing #noai
#parenting #parental #psychology
#flynnthegost #illustration #dibujo
A drawing of two skunk people at a table. The mother is drinking tea or coffee. Her son is eating spaghetti, which he had gotten all over the table, all over his face, and all over his shirt and napkin. The mom is saying "Haha. Silly kid. You've got spaghetti all over your face." The son is saying "No, YOU have spaghetti all over YOUR face." ..... Psychological projection is a defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, emotions, impulses, or traits to another person, group, animal, or object to avoid confronting them internally. This process allows a person to manage uncomfortable emotions like guilt, shame, or anxiety by externalizing them, making it easier to tolerate the internal conflict. First conceptualized by Sigmund Freud, projection involves displacing negative or undesirable aspects of the self onto others, thereby preserving self-esteem and avoiding internal discomfort. While it can serve as a short-term coping strategy, unchecked projection can lead to interpersonal conflict, misunderstanding, and damage to relationships.
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
flynntheghost.bsky.social
part of a series
(psychological)
#masks #masking #identity #drawing #psychological #introspection #introspection #defensemechanism #posturing #coloredpencilart #traditionalart #illustration #dibujo
#poem #poetry #deflecting #emptiness
A common archetype that i have observed is one in which an individual uses two layers of defense to protect an otherwise unexamined confusion or emptiness. This relates to a defense of the ego and does not apply to all situations involving anything discussed. First posturing: -A mask (or wall) of mockery is sustained in which the defensive individual behaves flippantly as if in jest. This positioning is a way to be aloof from the situation, using incredulity and belittlement to keep a person or their ideas away from the defensive individual. Second posturing: -A mask (or wall) of rage is revealed after a certain level of perceived threat is achieved internally. This positioning is usually the one the defensive individual maintains when they have given up the argument or the introspection. Not risking an ontological or existential crisis, the defensive individual lashes out with anger, often accusatorily in manner, potentially belittling others further or just plain rushing away in a huff. This is usually the end of the engagement. Third posturing: -The masks (or walls) both come off, leaving the defensive individual to examine the thoughts or behaviors involved in the situation more critically. The defensive individual may find themselves feeling deeply uncomfortable, sad, uneasy, lost, or confused. This position leads to introspection and to a genuine openness, which is not something that the defensive individual had been prepared for. They may find that they were incorrect, only partially correct, or that they were entirely mistaken.
December 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
g-lau.bsky.social
"Who goes there?"
I met this little guy while watering my potted plants last summer. He was NOT happy with my attempts to take his picture.

There, there, lil'buddy, I am duly impressed by your size and attitude.
#DefenseMechanism #Herps #Toads #Amphibians #Animals #GardenFriend #SciArt #PhotoHour
Photo showing an American toad pushing itself on its legs to look taller, while puffing itself to look larger. This is a typical defense mechanism against predators such as snakes, that eat their prey whole. The logic there is: if I'm too big for your mouth, you better not eat me! Watermark identifying photographer as Geneviève Laurin.
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
yourbrainmd.bsky.social
#Splitting is an immature #defensemechanism that makes life easier by making things clear in black and white. Splitting undermines #cooperation and #communication in our #political and #cultural systems.
Psychological Splitting in Politics
Reclaiming the Grey Area
open.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
tedmusicbot.retrochat.online.ap.brid.gy
File: ./musicians/defensemechanism/look_ted_i_learneded_a_new_thing!.prg
Module: ./musicians/defensemechanism/look_ted_i_learneded_a_new_thing!.prg
#C16 #commodoreplus4 #ted #chiptune
August 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
anthropocenempg.bsky.social
#Denial is a #defensemechanism in which an individual refuses to recognize or acknowledge objective facts or experiences.
August 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
fuwyn.bsky.social
#defensemechanism
July 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
tedmusicbot.retrochat.online.ap.brid.gy
File: ./musicians/defensemechanism/look_ted_i_learneded_a_new_thing!.prg
Module: ./musicians/defensemechanism/look_ted_i_learneded_a_new_thing!.prg
#C16 #commodoreplus4 #ted #chiptune
July 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
scuttlepet.bsky.social
🐍 Critter Fact of the Day #44
Hognose snakes fake their death when scared, complete with dramatic tongue-out performance. Full Oscar-worthy flop. #hognosesnake #snakefacts #defensemechanism
June 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
yaddaspacee.bsky.social
🚨 EPISODE 19 IS LIVE 🚨 Revisiting Tiffany's defense mechanisms when faced with Leanne's rejection 😮 this week as we return Back to Litchfield 🧡🖤 LINKTR.EE/YADDASPACEE

#tiffanydoggett #pennsatucky #leanneoitnb #angieoitnb #rejection #friends #frenemies #defensemechanism #OITNB #OrangeIsTheNewBlack
March 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
achronicvoice.com
“I was always told I had great #EmotionalIntelligence & that my #awareness showed my care for other people. No, my #hypervigilance is a #trauma response used as a #DefenseMechanism that I can’t turn off..despite medication &..therapy”: buff.ly/4j7ztxk

from @buzzfeed.com
People Are Sharing All The Things They Assumed Were "Normal" Before They Got Mental Health Help
"I thought it was normal to not remember your childhood."
buff.ly
March 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
findmorejoy.bsky.social
Doing that thing you do #fyp #trendingréels#viralvudeo#blacktherapist #gaslighting #narcissists #domesticviolence #defensemechanism #therapistthoughts #mentalhealth #findmorejoy
March 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
defensemech.com
who wants to see some live LSDJ today? youtube.com/DEFENSEMECHANISM & twitch.tv/defensem3ch at 2:30 PM EST!
DEFENSE MECHANISM
Tutorials and Game Boy chiptunes made with LSDJ! (and sometimes MIDI music) logo designed by konttine http://konttine.tumblr.com
youtube.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
snips92.bsky.social
Oh look it’s me. 🙃 #OverlyIndependent #FeelThis #DefenseMechanism
January 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
mrsianshinyoungwoo.bsky.social
Second to Suho, this guy is so handsome. Giving Gojo vibes with that hair. #Defensemechanism
December 31, 2024 at 1:26 PM
mrsianshinyoungwoo.bsky.social
He dressed up for Yul. Get it Suho. 😏 #DefenseMechanism #디펜스메커니즘
December 17, 2024 at 1:22 PM
tedmusicbot.retrochat.online.ap.brid.gy
File: ./musicians/defensemechanism/look_ted_i_learneded_a_new_thing!.prg
Module: ./musicians/defensemechanism/look_ted_i_learneded_a_new_thing!.prg
#C16 #commodoreplus4 #ted #chiptune
[Video] Original post on retrochat.online
retrochat.online
August 19, 2024 at 7:25 AM
yasseraddabbagh.bsky.social
#Disavowal as a #DefenseMechanism and it's effect on critical thinking...
#MustRead!
December 4, 2024 at 1:11 PM