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Dr. Latimer says it can happen when someone “sees parts of themselves in others that they cannot stand in themselves.”

Dr. Latimer says it can happen when someone “sees parts of themselves in others that they cannot stand in themselves.”

Projection is often tied to feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem, according to Dr. Frank. He explains that internal distress can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope, so they displace their discomfort onto others.<ref>

Projection is often tied to feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem, according to Dr. Frank. He explains that internal distress can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope, so they displace their discomfort onto others.<ref>[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting. All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health</ref>

== Signs of individuals engaging in projection ==

== Signs of individuals engaging in projection ==

If someone is placing blame and.or accusations without evidence or sufficient proof and being very defensive when questioned about their behavior, they may be engaging in projection.<ref>[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting.All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health</ref>

If someone is placing blame and.or accusations without evidence or sufficient proof and being very defensive when questioned about their behavior, they may be engaging in projection.<ref>[https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/psychological-projection-dealing-with-undesirable-emotions/#:~:text=It%20can%20be%20challenging%20to,behavior%2C%20they%20could%20be%20projecting.All About Psychological Projection: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It],  Everyday Health</ref>

 

== Narcissistic personality disorder and projection ==

== Narcissistic personality disorder and projection ==