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=== Level 3: Disavowal defences ===
Disavowal defence mechanisms include the rejection or denial of unpleasant ideas, emotions, or events. People sometimes distance themselves from certain parts of their identity, whether they are aware of it or not, in order to avoid feelings of unease or discomfort. Mechanisms such as autistic fantasy, [[Rationalization (psychology)|rationalization]], [[denial]], and [[Psychological projection|projection]], can help shield one's ego from feelings of stress or guilt that arise when facing reality.