If we use defense mechanisms as our primary means of coping with anxiety,then:
A) we will save ourselves a great deal of undue psychological harm
B) our social relationships will improve
C) we will not have to rely on machines and medication to help us cope
D) we are preventing ourselves from confronting and working on our problems

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Defense mechanisms may provide temporary relief from anxiety, but they ultimately involve avoiding or denying the underlying issues or conflicts. By relying on defense mechanisms as the primary means of coping, we are not confronting and working on our problems, which can lead to long-term negative consequences such as unresolved emotional issues and difficulties in personal relationships.

If We Use Defense Mechanisms as Our Primary Means of Coping