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Low Self-Esteem as a Defense Mechanism
- One survival mechanism for victims of emotional abuse is developing low self-esteem.
- This protects them from the pain of not receiving love, as they believe they don't deserve it.
Ego: A Tool, Not a Vice
- The ego is neither good nor bad; it's a tool of the mind for efficiency.
- The mind's three pillars—emotions, ego (sense of self), and intellect—become problematic when out of control.
Ego in Social Situations
- Dr. K uses a restaurant example with work colleagues to illustrate the ego's role in social navigation.
- Ego determines seating arrangements, ordering, bill payment, and acknowledging social hierarchies.