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“The ego refuses to be distressed by the provocations of reality, to let itself be compelled to suffer.”

Sigmund Freud

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Simplified Meaning:

Our sense of self tries to avoid feeling upset or hurt by the challenges and problems in life.

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Coping strategies Distress Ego Psychology Reality Self-defense mechanisms Self-perception Suffering
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