4. A reaction is also defensive. You might have an argument with your boss and suddenly decide to quit your job. A reaction like this is to relieve anxiety. Defensive reactions are almost always a huge mistake in the long term.
Within that defensive reaction comes healing. If one recognizes this within themself, you know what they say, I’m not really sure if they say this, but, as a joke, the first step to recovery is being aware of oneself.