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• 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.
• self-esteemA person's overall sense of self-worth.
• 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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