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Reasons why we get defensive: Therapist explains
From feeling threatened to being misunderstood, here are a few reasons why we get defensive.
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There are times and situations when we get very defensive. This can happen due to several reasons – from not being good with handling criticism to not knowing how to express ourselves in a healthy way. But being defensive may not be a healthy response for all situations. Therapist Sara Kuburic explained this and shared a few reasons why we get defensive.(Unsplash)
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Often, we are reluctant to take up responsibility that is assigned to us – hence, we find reasons to avoid such responsibility. (Unsplash)
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When we are hurt or insecure, we deal with a surge of emotions that we may not know how to handle. In such cases, we may become defensive. (Unsplash)
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When we know that we are being misunderstood, we often become defensive to explain our side of the story. (Unsplash)
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In some situations, we feel triggered and do not know how to express them. In such cases, things may blow out of proportion. (Unsplash)
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