Automatonophobia: The Uncanny Dread of the Almost-Human 1. A Bukowski-Style Tale of Automatonophobia It was late, the kind of late where the streetlights flicker like they’re tired of living, and I was stumbling out of a dive bar on 3rd Street, half a bottle of cheap whiskey sloshing in my gut. The air was thick, … Read more
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The Psychological Labyrinth of Severance Season 2: A Study of Identity, Memory, and Control As Severance returns for its much-anticipated second season (Severance Season 2), the psychological undercurrents of this dystopian workplace thriller continue to captivate audiences. The series delves into the disturbing consequences of memory bifurcation, where employees of Lumon Industries undergo a “severance” … Read more
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Thanatophobia: Understanding the Fear of Death Defining Thanatophobia Thanatophobia, derived from the Greek words thanatos (death) and phobos (fear), refers to an intense, irrational dread of death or the process of dying. While death anxiety is a universal phenomenon, in some individuals, this fear escalates into a persistent and debilitating phobia. Thanatophobia is classified under … Read more
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Sublimation: Displacing Pain and Finding Expression through Unconscious Channels And Sex Sublimation, as a concept in psychology, is one of the defense mechanisms proposed by Sigmund Freud. It refers to the process by which individuals channel emotional energy, often from unresolved or repressed desires, into socially acceptable or productive outlets. In particular, when someone faces … Read more
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Mysophobia: The Fear of Contamination, or fear of germs and viruses Mysophobia, or the fear of germs, dirt, or contamination, is an anxiety disorder that manifests as an overwhelming dread of uncleanliness or germs. Those suffering from this condition experience intense emotional and physical responses to situations or objects they perceive as contaminated, leading them … Read more
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Nyctophobia: A Fear Rooted in Darkness What is Nyctophobia? Nyctophobia, also known as scotophobia or the fear of the dark, is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense and irrational fear of darkness. Individuals suffering from this condition experience overwhelming dread when faced with dark environments, which may hinder their daily activities and well-being. It’s … Read more
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Self-awareness: The Primary Jungian Archetypes In Carl Jung’s Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious (1959), he elaborates on a set of primary archetypes that emerge from the collective unconscious—a shared reservoir of experiences and symbols inherited by all humans. These archetypes are recurring patterns of thought, behavior, and symbolism that manifest in myths, dreams, art, and … Read more
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Narcissism: A Mirror That Consumes the Soul The myth of Narcissus, as told in Greek literature, remains one of the most enduring cautionary tales about self-obsession. First recounted in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the story tells of a beautiful youth who falls in love with his reflection in a pool of water. Consumed by this image, he … Read more
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Psychoanalysis is a psychological theory and therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes in shaping human behavior. It explores how thoughts, feelings, and past experiences—especially from early childhood—affect a person’s behavior and mental health. Psychoanalysis seeks to bring unconscious conflicts to the surface, allowing individuals to gain insight and resolve their inner struggles. … Read more
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Unveiling Sigmund Freud’s Curious Belief in Ghosts: A Peek into the Mind of the Father of Psychoanalysis Vienna, the birthplace of countless pioneering thinkers Vienna, often hailed as the city of classical music, art, and intellectual inquiry, has been the birthplace of countless pioneering thinkers. Among them, Sigmund Freud, the iconic founder of psychoanalysis, stands … Read more
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