Denial
Denial : when the mind psychologically protects you from truth . It's the best known defense mechanisms. Focus on the things you've tried to ignore.Look for the truth in those things you've been trying to ignore and avoid. Is there some truth in what people have been telling you? If so, what do you plan to do about it?
Allow yourself to feel and experience the truth. It's not pleasant to face aspects of yourself that you'd rather not see. Don't be surprised if you feel some embarrassment and depression when you first begin to make progress in confronting your denial.
Don't procrastinate. The longer you put off doing something about the situation you've been avoiding, the easier it is to slide back into denial. Courageously face your own behavior, make a plan to improve it, and stay with that plan through the struggle of forming new habits.
It is often used to describe situations in which people are unable to face reality or admit an obvious truth. Denial functions to protect the ego from things that an individual cannot cope with. While this may save us from anxiety or pain, denial also requires a substantial investment of energy.
I've lived In Denial for a very long time , I either deny or repress my feelings. It's always been better than facing reality head on. Oh boy was I wrong ; these feelings always have a way of resurfacing and rearing it's ugly little head.
Tips on coping :
Disappointments, setbacks, and unwelcome changes are a fact of life. Some people are able bounce back easily and actually become stronger as they meet the challenges of life. Others grow weaker and less optimistic as the experiences of life accumulate. What makes the difference between these people? One factor is the ability to be honest with oneself.
Yours truly , blackkk_rose
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