Charles Thomas: A Very Serious Column
WSV's Charles Thomas writes, "Denial is considered an unhealthy defense mechanism while suppression is considered healthy. Sure, you could sit around all day and ponder the inevitability of death, but thanks to suppression, most of us are able to put that nasty little detail out of our minds and do the dishes, mow the lawn or write the column. But the denial of death, on the other hand, can lead to people making risky decisions or living what Plato called 'an unexamined life.' When it comes to defense mechanisms, it’s important to make the healthy choice."
