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=== Level 6: Obsessional defences ===
Obsessional defences refer to mental techniques that individuals utilize to cope with anxiety by exerting control over their thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. People may rely on strict routines, a desire for perfection, or a strong need for order to maintain a sense of control and avoid facing uncertainty or undesirable impulses. These defences, such as isolation of affects, [[intellectualization]], and [[Undoing (psychology)|undoing]], provide a short-term solution but can result in the development of [[Obsessive–compulsive disorder|obsessive-compulsive behaviors]] and hinder one's capacity to express and adapt to emotions.