When life feels overwhelming, we all turn to coping strategies to help us get through the day. But not all coping mechanisms ...

Projection is when an individual unconsciously projects their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors onto someone else. Sigmund Freud first introduced defense mechanisms, which include projection. These ...

In psychology, projection refers to placing your own negative traits or unwanted emotions onto others, usually without reason.

Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies whereby people protect themselves from anxious thoughts or feelings. Defense mechanisms aren’t inherently bad—they can allow people to navigate ...

Understanding projection requires recognizing the patterns it manifests in toxic relationships. Here are some common examples: Blame-Shifting Toxic people excel at deflecting blame.