(Herunterladen) I Use Humor As A Defense Mechanism

Sometimes it s the only thing a person has.

I use humor as a defense mechanism. Till today i still use humor as my coping mechanism and my parents barred me from going to funerals in the future. I use humor as a defense mechanism i can t stop. Some of these defenses can be more helpful than others. Humor when used as a defense mechanism is the channeling of unacceptable impulses or thoughts into a light hearted story or joke. Only two of them laughed and the rest stared at. I didn t really notice it until i was at my grandmother s funeral when i was 13. People who use this defense mechanism recognize how they feel but they choose to behave in the opposite manner of their instincts.

George vaillant described the use of humor as a mature defense mechanism a primarily adaptive technique to help us to cope with tense or stressful situations. The therapist needs to assess whether this is a healthy or unhealthy defence. A person who reacts this way for example may feel they should. Humor reduces the intensity of a situation and places a cushion. Humour as a defence mechanism humour can be used by clients to defend against painful material or as a distracting device to change the topic when painful material is covered. Looking for a funny aspect in an environment in which we lack control can help us to endure it and can even be an altruistic act in helping others to better cope as well. One of my siblings and cousins were gathered around to say our goodbyes and out of nowhere i commented on the lipstick on her teeth.

A word from verywell. For example utilizing humor to overcome a stressful anxiety provoking situation can actually be an adaptive defense mechanism. Going through elementary school i was a year younger than my peers. If the latter describes you or a loved one help is available. I do try to avoid joking around during serious moments since i m now aware of my usual habits. And no i don t have a cure or solution to these inappropriate nerves. Humor can be a helpful defense mechanism used to cope with unpleasant circumstances or past trauma.