Posted by trouble on December 13, 2002, at 18:39:39
In reply to Re: How come coping mechanisms are never healthy? » Eddie Sylvano, posted by Dinah on December 11, 2002, at 17:30:24
Repression is the chief defense mechanism and it is deemed healthy. Denial is too. The things we do to keep from rioting in the streets are largely unconscious and necessary for civilization to continue in all its glory.
Rioting in the street is acting out, very unhealthy, sublimation keeps us in line, ie:
defense mechanism, ie: healthy. I think too much.love, trouble
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