The greatest problems arise when defense mechanisms are overused in order to avoid dealing with problems. In psychoanalytic therapy, the goal may be to help the client uncover these unconscious defense mechanisms and find better, healthier ways of coping with anxiety and distress. Sigmund Freud's daughter, Anna Freud described ten different defense mechanisms used by the ego.
Speaking roughly, normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) are in the range of 0.4 to 4.0 mIU/L. However, each laboratory and test manufacturer identifies its own normal TSH range. This is based on the test, the equipment being used, and the patients being tested.
In the U.S., the reference range used is 0.50 to 5.5 mIU/L. According to the revised American standards (set by expert endocrinologists), 0.3 to 3.3 mIU/L should be considered as the normal TSH level in adults. Some labs consider 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L or 0.4 - 4.5 as normal TSH levels. Normal levels of TSH for men and women are same. Symptoms of Low TSH in Men. Low TSH levels indicate hyperthyroidism. Low TSH can be noticed if pituitary gland is damaged (the condition is known as secondary hypothyroidism). Excessive intake of thyroid medicines to stimulate an under-active thyroid gland can also lead to low TSH levels.