A Western History of Self Sabotage |
Posted: August 6, 2018 |
In the early days of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), the originator of psychoanalysis, and colleagues (notably Edmund Bergler) were onto something extraordinary that has not been recognized by mental health professionals to date. This lost insight is related to the basic neurosis, a term coined by Edmund Bergler, assistant director of Freud’s Vienna clinic. Neurosis: A term coined by the Scottish doctor William Cullen in 1769 to describe disorders caused by a 'general affection of the nervous system.' The common class of consistent symptoms typically included in the use of neurosis may be anxiety, depression, worry, obsessive thinking and related conditions. In the earlier (pre-1980) days of psychoanalysis and psychology, neurosis was used to classify common mental and emotional symptoms in order to distinguish them from mental illness (psychosis). Basic Neurosis: This is the term coined by Edmund Bergler (1899-1962) to suggest a fundamental neurosis that caused all other neuroses. The basic neurosis is also referred to as psychic masochism and is A keen understanding of the basic neurosis turns convention on its empty head and reframes every psychological issue we face. The paradigm of the basis neurosis is radically different than the tripe we’re used to. So much so that you may resist it with all your mental might! Resistance to an idea doesn’t diminish its merit, however. Radical, innovative ideas are probably validated by resistance more than anything else. Psychic Masochism: This term referred to the unconscious dynamic underlying Bergler’s basic neurosis. This dynamic is known as the pleasure-in-displeasure pattern. Psychic masochism could also be called mental masochism or emotional masochism. Pleasure-in-Displeasure Pattern: See basic neurosis and psychic masochism above. The pleasure-in-displeasure pattern is an unconscious tendency, learned in childhood, to take pleasure in emotional pain, thus the masochistic association. While this may seem preposterous to many, it's important to understand the originally intended meaning. Unconscious pleasure may refer to: • Pleasure (secret delight) • Familiarity • Perceived safety • Self-justification (knowing someone else is to blame) • Sexual arousal • Any state of being that is experienced as more comfortable than alternatives Modern terms that may indicate the unconscious presence of the pleasure-in-displeasure pattern: • Stuck in a rut • Stick with the devil you know • Same old story Further Reading iNLP Center Review: Why the AHA Solution Works
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