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  1. Repression has been defined as the tendency to inhibit—consciously or unconsciously—the experience and expression of negative emotions or unpleasant cognitions in order to prevent one’s positive self-image from being threatened.

  2. Jul 25, 2007 · Repression has been defined as the tendency to inhibit—consciously or unconsciously—the experience and expression of negative emotions or unpleasant cognitions in order to prevent one’s positive self-image from being threatened.

    • Bert Garssen
    • bgarssen@hdi.nl
    • 2007
  3. Jul 2, 2024 · Repressed emotions can cause physical symptoms, anxiety, depression, and memory gaps. Suppression is a conscious effort to ignore emotions, unlike unconscious repression. Recognizing signs of repression includes unexplained physical symptoms and emotional difficulties.

  4. Oct 18, 2024 · Explore the distinctions between emotional suppression and repression, their impacts on mental health, and learn healthier alternatives for emotional regulation.

  5. Mental Health Effects: Repression can increase the risk of developing anxiety disorders, depression, and other mood disorders. The continuous effort to keep emotions buried can lead to chronic stress and emotional instability. Physical Health Effects: The body often responds to repressed emotions with physical symptoms.

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  6. Oct 11, 2024 · In this way, repression may act as a buffer, defending us from negative emotions and memories. The process of repression is believed to be complex and multifaceted. For instance, when trauma or anxiety enters your awareness, your brain may activate several defense mechanisms that help you cope.

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  8. Oct 22, 2024 · Prolonged emotional repression can contribute to a variety of challenges, such as chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. Physical symptoms. Some studies suggest that a number of physical symptoms could be associated with suppression and repression, including: High blood pressure. Skin conditions. Fatigue. Obesity. Headache. Dizziness.

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