How Do You Use Humor As A Defense Mechanism?
There are a number of defense mechanisms from which you can choose. They take various amounts of practice for you to become adept. Humor is considered a mature defense mechanism but you don’t have to be old to use it effectively–just desire sincerely to keep others at a distance. Point out and laugh off your own humiliating shortcomings in any situation that would normally bother you. It is impossible for someone to laugh at you if you’re laughing first. Draw attention to yourself. Use this kind of exhibition to cover your insecurities and no one will ever believe you’re not fully confident. Giggle whenever you’re being evasive or you’re scared. You’re again drawing attention to yourself, but this time it is to keep people from ever taking you seriously. You can avoid a lot of conflict this way. Expand your horizons. Learn as much as you can about pop culture, literature, classic films, music and sports to draw comical comparisons and see ironies between them and whatever situation co
