A various times in our lives we experience changes where our normal social network begins to evaporate. Then it's time to look for new ways to connect with people.
Kati explains 12 psychological defense mechanisms that you may be using to avoid directly facing your feelings with common examples of each to help recognize them.
Secondary emotions are emotions we feel when uncomfortable feeling or admitting to feeling primary emotions. They may be helpful in certain situations also cause confusion.
Your conversations with your psychotherapist are confidential. So it is safe to be honest and it will slow your progress if you are dishonest. There are also two topics that relate to physical safety that are essential to bring up.