Ever find yourself using humour to dodge serious conversations, or throwing yourself into work when your heart is hurting? These aren't just habits – they're your mind's sophisticated protection system at work. Defence mechanisms are like emotional airbags, deploying automatically to cushion us from psychological pain. While they're brilliant survival tools, sometimes these very defences that kept us safe can end up holding us back from the connections and growth we desire. Understanding your unique pattern of defences isn't just fascinating – it's the key to breaking free from repetitive patterns and creating lasting change...