I regard 👶 for a long time as 'psychopaths‘

I regard people who remain in the Early Stages of defensive mechanisms for a long time as 'psychopaths‘

There are individuals in less extreme but persistently stressful environments, such as frequently hearing nagging or criticism.

Although it’s not an extreme situation like war or violence, individuals may still engage in psychological defense mechanisms.

Even if the external stimuli are objectively minor, the subjective experience of stress can be significant, especially if it's continuous and perceived as relentless.

For them, the constant exposure to negative feedback can be perceived as harmful, so individuals develop coping strategies to protect their self-esteem and mental well-being.

At this time, there are some mechanisms and behaviors that might manifest in such situations.

1. Avoidance:
Steering clear of situations or people that cause stress. For example, might avoid interactions with a nagging family member or coworker.
2. Selective Attention:
Focusing only on certain aspects of the environment that confirm their beliefs or feelings while ignoring others. A person might pay more attention to the nagging and less to any positive interactions.
3. Self-Handicapping:
Engaging in behavior that creates obstacles to one's own success to have an excuse for potential failure. This can be a way to avoid the negative feelings associated with constant criticism.
4. Externalization of Blame:
Attributing personal failures or negative experiences to external factors or other people. This can be a way to protect oneself from the feelings of inadequacy induced by constant nagging.
5. Fantasy:
Retreating into a fantasy world to escape the reality of constant nagging. This can provide temporary relief but is not a long-term solution.
6. Self-Deception:
Convincing oneself that the criticism is not valid or that it doesn't affect them, even if it does. This can help minimize the immediate stress but may lead to greater issues down the line.

Of course, what I listed are the individuals in the ‘early stages.’

Each individual, who develops a defensive mechanism from external nagging, experiences Early Stages -> Mid-Term Stages -> Terminal Stages.

I understand each of the Defensive Mechanisms and Stages!

1. Early Stages:
These might include more basic and less severe defense mechanisms like denial, avoidance, or selective attention.
2. Mid-Term Stages:
Here, mechanisms might become more ingrained and complex, such as chronic avoidance, displacement, or rationalization.
Stress and anxiety might be more prominent, and coping strategies more rigid.
3. Terminal Stages:
These could involve more severe and pervasive mechanisms, potentially leading to significant impacts on daily functioning and relationships.
Examples might include chronic dissociation, deep-seated repression, or extreme projection.

I think my observation about the progression of defensive mechanisms in response to external nagging is insightful.

I think that individuals can vary widely in how they respond to prolonged stress or criticism, and their coping mechanisms can evolve over time.

But it’s not necessarily that the timeline of each stage is set.

I have a fascinating idea that some people remain in an early stage of defense mechanisms despite long-term exposure to stress while others progress to more entrenched or severe responses.

In other words, there are people who have come to the ‘end stage(Terminal Stages)’, while there are people who maintain a ‘pattern of behavior in the early stage’ even though they have been exposed for a very long time to nagging.

I think while individuals' responses to stress can vary greatly, remaining in the early stages of defense mechanisms for a long time does imply a personality disorder like psychopathy.

To put it more bluntly, I think those who remain in the early stages are "psychopaths."

I regard people who keep this ‘initiary stage (Early Stages)’ long as a kind of ‘psychopath'.



In conclusion,
even in less objectively stressful environments, the subjective experience of continuous nagging can lead individuals to employ various defense mechanisms to protect themselves from perceived harm.

These coping strategies, while sometimes helpful in the short term, can become maladaptive if not addressed properly.

Continuous exposure to negative feedback can shape one’s self-concept and behavior, sometimes resulting in maladaptive patterns that are difficult to break.