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Chart illustrating common defense mechanisms and the stigmatizing responses associated with them, along with the underlying protection narrative each behavior serves.

Table showing defense mechanisms, stigmatizing responses, and protection narratives for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, avoidance/disassociation, substance use, overeating, undereating, and sexual behaviors.

Table showing defense mechanisms, stigmatizing responses, and protection narratives for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, avoidance/disassociation, substance use, overeating, undereating, and sexual behaviors.

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