Social media has changed how we communicate and share information, connecting people around the world and making knowledge easier to access. However, it can oversimplify complex issues like depression and anxiety, which affects how people understand these serious conditions.

Don't we sometimes feel that bottling up our emotions can be an easy fix to situations, confrontations and conversations we don't really want to face? Well, it often leads to more harm than good, without us even realising it.

Ego defense mechanisms are basically strategies that our minds use without us even realizing it. They help us deal with reality and keep our self- image intact. These mechanisms are like a shield that protects us from anxiety and internal conflicts.