The document discusses difficult emotions like anger, fear, and guilt and common defense mechanisms used to deal with them such as repression, regression, denial, projection, suppression, rationalization, and compensation. It provides techniques for managing anger such as relaxation, channeling energy elsewhere, and talking to trusted individuals. Ways to combat fear include talking with others, seeking community resources, and facing fears directly. The document advises that guilt can damage self-esteem and should be addressed by acknowledging mistakes, apologizing, and being more thoughtful in the future, as some circumstances are outside of one's control.