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20 Defense Mechanisms We Use to Protect Ourselves

Defense mechanisms, which are unconscious psychological strategies that protect individuals from anxiety, threats to self-esteem, and uncomfortable thoughts or situations, have become embedded in everyday language. For instance, you might describe someone as being “in denial” about a problem they face, or say they are “regressing” to an earlier stage of development when they revert to old behaviors. These terms reflect how common and recognizable these defense mechanisms have become

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Smoking and COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of conditions that obstruct airflow and lead to breathing difficulties. COPD encompasses diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. With COPD, reduced airflow occurs through the airways, which are the tubes responsible for carrying air in and out of your lungs due to one or more of the following listed below: COPD is typically caused by cigarette smoking, but long-term exposure to

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How to Cope With Extreme Anxiety

While occasional worry is a natural aspect of life, if your anxiety feels unmanageable or overpowering, it may indicate a mental health disorder—fortunately, anxiety-based issues are often highly treatable. Discover the distinction between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder, and explore steps to address severe anxiety if it’s adversely affecting your well-being, offering avenues toward relief and support. Signs of Extreme Anxiety Extreme anxiety may appear in your body physically

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Mental Health and Marijuana

Frequent and high-dose marijuana consumption, particularly on a daily or near-daily basis, can lead to disorientation and induce feelings of anxiety and paranoia. Those who engage in marijuana use are at an increased risk of experiencing temporary psychosis, characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, and a detachment from reality, as well as enduring mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, which entails perceiving or hearing things that aren’t present. This link between marijuana

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