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auxiliary ego

noun phrase

Meaning

A secondary sense of self that an individual develops in addition to their primary ego, often as a way of coping with stress, anxiety, or other forms of psychological distress.

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The auxiliary ego can serve as a defense mechanism, allowing individuals to temporarily escape from the pressures of their primary ego.
In some cases, the auxiliary ego can become a dominant force in an individual's personality, leading to conflicts with their primary ego.

How to Use auxiliary ego

develop an auxiliary ego (verb phrase)

to create a secondary sense of self — "As a result of the trauma, she developed an auxiliary ego to cope with the stress."

auxiliary ego formation (noun phrase)

the process of developing a secondary sense of self — "The auxiliary ego formation is a complex process that involves the integration of different aspects of the self."

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