depression is a psychological condition that affects a person’s mood, thoughts, and behavior. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, and low self-esteem, as well as a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that used to be enjoyable. depression can also cause physical symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, appetite changes, and pain. depression can interfere with a person’s ability to function at work, school, or in social situations. depression can have various causes, such as stressful life events, negative thinking patterns, genetic factors, or biochemical imbalances in the brain. depression can be treated with psychotherapy, medication, or other interventions that help the person cope with their emotions and change their negative thoughts and behaviours.
Defence-based Behavioural Patterns of the False-Self
In this article, I will try to flesh out the behaviour that is embodied within the phrase; "an ego-bound" individual. That is, an individual that projects themselves via a mask of false self behaviours, designed to cover up their inner sense of lacking or inability, that hides their secret belief that they are irretrievably broken. The term ego-bound, specifically, refers to someone that has largely "become" that mask, and considers it to be part of their authentic individuality.