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• regressionA defense mechanism of returning to more childlike behavior under stress.
• repressionA defense mechanism that keeps painful thoughts and memories out of awareness.
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• schizophreniaA severe mental illness with disturbed thinking, perception and behavior.
• stressThe body's physical and emotional response to a demand or threat (stressor).
• sublimationA defense mechanism that channels unacceptable urges into acceptable activities.
• suicidal ideationThinking about suicide, with or without the intention to act on it.
• withdrawalPhysical and mental symptoms when someone suddenly stops or cuts down an addictive substance.

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