A) Sigmund Freud was the first to explain defense mechanisms. Defense mechanisms – are mental processes initiated to resolve anxiety and conflicts. It is a way of expressing emotions hidden in the unconscious that emerge in various forms. Defenses are discrete acts, developed by the ego, that help overcome or reduce fear, anxiety, and insecurities. It is also a way to deal with our internal feelings, thoughts or unwanted desires that will help us cope with stressors. Uses of Defense Mechanisms- Helps us prevent unwanted thoughts or feelings. Defenses help us cope with anxiety and fear. Helps us reduce feelings of anxiety, fear and conflict. Defenses can help us to resolve mental and emotional conflicts. Protects one's self-esteem. By adapting healthy defense mechanisms we can act maturely. To resolve conflicts effectively we use defense mechanisms to protect ourselves from guilt. Healthy defense mechanisms such as sublimation, humor can help us express/convey our hidden emotions/feelings in a non-harmful way and at the same time allows us to maintain a stable state of mind. Healthy defenses can help us function normally, without compromising psycho-social factors.B) An example of a coping mechanism defense -I want to share an example from my clinical experience. I knew of a client (male) who had been diagnosed with a case of substance abuse disorder. The client's most commonly used defense mechanism was denial. He used this defense because, this would help him avoid discussing his illness, denying the fact that he felt people would not ask him anything else, so he could hide his inabilities. He could not admit that his mental illness, his physiological and social problems were due to excesses...... middle of paper......, calm down and use sublimation as a defense to ward off my anger by participating in activities craft, going to the gym and channeling that mental and physical energy into exercises like kickboxing (strong punches) or doing zumba. I try not to think about the event or be upset by the feelings that make the anger worse. Sometimes I play music loud and sing, which helps calm my nerves. This way I feel like I can do this, not show anger towards the person or not react to that situation right away, it will help me move away from the stressors and still maintain a healthy relationship and I wouldn't be guilty of it later. I've noticed that by controlling my anger I don't piss others off but rather I subject myself to a productive task that will make me feel better and I won't mess things up. In the end things are okay and can be handled peacefully.