Essays on Neurosis

I want to learn how to manage my stress. As well as other people, I experience stressful situations every day, and I notice that inability to manage the received stress disturbs my sleep and causes neurosis: I constantly feel anxiety and often experience excessive sweat, trembling of my hands, and inability to sit motionlessly for more than 2-3 minutes. I hope that the ability to manage my stress will reduce its negative impact on my nervous system and release me from these symptoms. I think that at the moment, my perception and reaction to stressful situations are habitual, and ...

Overview

Technology has both positive and negative implications on the lives of the people. The proliferation and advancement of technology tools have enormous effects on the lives of the people with respect to the odds of space and time thereby influencing the nature of social interactions. In particular, the technological advancements have direct effects on social evolution and social interaction across the globe, especially on the internet. The relationship between technology and social development results in the new realities of the individuals and the society. In particular, the relation between the society and technology encompasses the social networks sites, modern ...

(Author Name) (Course Name/Number) The Tavistock Model was originally developed at the Tavistock Clinic in London around the onset of the First World War It started as a classroom experiment for students studying infants, but soon became an accepted practice throughout the social science field as a means of observing infants, children, and adults. The model itself has deep roots in Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytical Theory and was developed as a collaboration between child psychoanalyst Esther Bick and Dr. John Bowlby. Because the concentration started as a means of observing the stages of emotional and mental development in children, ...

The primary theme of the book revolves around the intriguing concept of modern-day European philosophy to come up with a novel analysis of the human mind. Navigating the significance of actuality and intellectualize upon the world of ordinary human involvement, John Russon has presented a delighting point of view in respect to neurosis. Giving an objective contention and rationale to flatten the merciless and cliché perspective of despondency, Russon publicizes the commonality of the neurotic human ways. He reveals the center of personality in the heart of the human model, social life, family and actions, for example, strolling, eating, ...

Depression is a psychiatric illness that is prominent with regard to incidence throughout the world (Marchand, 2012). This is a painful condition of despair, which is accompanied by dullness of thought and slow movements. A person feels deeply unhappy and completely unable to experience pleasure, has lost the purpose and meaning of life. There are also other symptoms such as disturbed appetite (overeating or malnutrition), problems with sleep - early waking up at 4-5 in the morning or oversleeping. However, the main criterion of depression is suicidal thoughts. Depression usually worsens overall health and wellbeing. Depression is often accompanied ...

I would like to see the movie "The Great Gatsby", filmed in 1974 by the director named Jack Clayton from the standpoint of psychoanalysis ("The Great Gatsby (1974)"). I will consider the film through the prism of the basic tenets of the theory, developed by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud. I will make out a few key points that define psychoanalysis as a theory and show how these postulates are related to the main character of the book by Francis Scott Fitzgerald and Jack Clayton’s film, Jay Gatsby. Immediately, it should be noted that this film is not ...

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a syndrome, the causes of which rarely lie on the surface. It is characterized by obsessive thoughts (obsessions), for which a person responds with certain actions (compulsions). Obsession is a thought or desire that constantly emerges in the mind. It is difficult to control this thought or get rid of it, and it causes a lot of stress. In this paper I would like to tell what is obsessive-compulsive disorder, by what factors it may be caused, reasons of its appearance, what factors contribute to the development of this disease and how it is treated.

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Freud's Account of Human Sexuality and Human Desire

Basically, psychoanalysis and Freud's theories are associated with his theory of sexuality, considering that he regarded all aspects of human life (i.e. beginning with a simple mental disorder up to religious doctrines), as the sexual problems. This comic effect arises also because the question of what Freud used to call sexuality remains outside the attention. If one examines the issue of human sexuality in the works of Freud in detail, the work of sensual sphere and sphere of desires becomes evident. The phenomenon of Freud, the author of the doctrine of psychoanalysis, is that he was the first to ...

The humanistic approach

The term "humanistic psychology" has been created by a group of psychologists who under the leadership of Maslow teamed up in the early 1960s to create a new theoretical alternative to the two most important approaches in psychology - psychoanalysis and behaviorism. Such famous psychologists as Carl Rogers, Victor Frankl and Rollo May and others had influenced the development of the humanistic approach (McLeod, 2015). Fundamental ideas of humanistic psychology are the refutation of comparative psychology, the study of the individual as a whole personality, the emphasis on creativity and mental health of the individual, etc. The central idea ...

The film is an embodiment of life overtaking events encountered in the aftermath of the Sino-Japanese war. The Dai family remains the most adversely affected by the war and their ever prosperous family now is on the brink of collapse as Liyan wallows in hopelessness while pondering the events of the war and its ruining impacts on the family. It is indisputable that emotional concerns still linger in the minds of Liyan and Yuwen despite several years of the emotional lowdown (Daruvala 171-187). Their marriage has been immensely affected by the ponderous adversity inflicted by the disastrous war. The ...

Writing that person it's more than just a product of heredity and environment, Frankl pointed out that people are gifted with the ability to shape themselves and their life experiences. The man is influenced by nature (heredity) as well as by nurture (environment). But as Frankl emphasizes, a person always has freedom of choice. People can choose how to deal with what nature and environment “offer” them. On the one hand, I find it difficult to agree with the statement that Frankl, that man - is more than just the result of genetic and environmental influences. I believe that ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disease characterized by compulsive obsessions and compulsions interfering normal life. Obsessions are constantly arising unwanted views, concerns, thoughts, images or impulses that the patient cannot confront (Markarian et al., 2010). Compulsions are repetitive actions aiming at getting rid thereof (Markarian et al., 2010). Obsessions often cause anxiety and compulsive behavior or rituals serve to reduce this anxiety. As a result a person's life may be significantly impaired due to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive thoughts or actions can take much time and be so painful that the person is usually failing to have normal life. However, obsessional thoughts differ ...

This religious studies response paper raises and focuses particular points laid out in the instructional questions, which hopefully leads to thoughtful consideration of the larger narrative of relevant socio-historical context. The first half and four questions, by way of reminder, explores perhaps what must be understood by the author’s overall purpose in the text so read. The last half of eight questions, seeks to discuss the critical implications for contemporary society as so related. #1. Freud states “For masses are lazy and unintelligent; they have no love for instinctual renunciation, and they are not to be convinced ...

In Civilization and Its Discontents Freud examines the anxieties and tensions that are part of modern society and how they affect individuals, who naturally want to be free in a world that demands conformity. According to Freud, humans still have caveman instincts, and may want to kill, rape, steal and pillage to get pleasure. However, living in a society requires “civilization” and the laws, communities, norms and repression that go along with modern life. As a result, individuals feel frustrated, isolated, alienated and angry, which makes them discontent. They want to do what comes naturally and produces pleasure, but are forced to ...

Abstract

Caffeine is a widely-used drug that modifies the psychological condition of the consumers. At high doses, it causes various caffeine-related symptoms such as agitation, as well as the restless legs syndrome. Since caffeine is a habit forming drug, it allows the development of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. It also alters sleep patterns in accordance with the consumed daily caffeine dose. Although its arousal of the central nervous system can induce pleasant effects at relatively lower doses, caffeine can impair concentration and attention at increased doses. The present study, therefore, examines the various adverse effects of consuming caffeine at high doses. The ...

Sigmund Freud, commonly known as the father of psychoanalysis, was one of the most famous thinkers of the Twentieth Century. The importance he gave to those maladies that modern medicine could not cure embarked him on a path that allowed him to propose a new way of dealing with human suffering. While many people have criticized his theories, almost to the point where nobody actually practices psychoanalysis the way Freud intended, his thought remains a milestone in psychological studies and Western civilization in general. Due to these deformations, only texts by Freud will be used, with the purpose of studying what the ...

In psychology, there are different psychological theories that have been proposed, researched and augmented by solid research. They provide the theoretical foundation of psychological phenomena. Psychology is anchored on five paradigms namely biogenic, psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist and cognitive. In this paper, the psychoanalytic paradigm is the center of focus. In essence, the paper highlights the life of the offender, Dennis Rader through the lenses of psychoanalytic paradigm. Dennis’s criminal behavior is accounted for by psychoanalytic paradigm. Psychology’s principal goal is to have a clear comprehension of individuals and groups, and the explanation of different phenomena. Psychological principles ...

Since at least the time of Socrates, Western thinkers have attempted to define identity and selfhood. A number of thinkers' arguments merit consideration for their efforts. However, Sigmund Freud and Rene Descartes (widely-considered to be the Father of Modern Philosophy) posited theories of identity that have withstood the rigors of both experience and analysis. Upon a more closer examination, Freud's theories of selfhood are more epistemologically-sound, and reflect more concern with a scientific description of selfhood, thus making them a more accurate definition of identity and selfhood. Both Freud and Descartes were scientific thinkers. They were both less concerned about questions ...

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Contemporary Issues in Public Health Please type your Institution name here Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that is related to serious types of traumatic incidents in life. This disorder got special attention in 1980 and since then scientists are working on this problem. PTSD is one of those considerable public health issues that affect women more than men. It is also common in combat veterans and people who have experienced physical injuries. The U.S. population surveys show that lifetime PTSD prevalence rates range from 7% to 8%. Most important factors in the development ...

A number of people around the world suffer from different types of mental disorders. Mental disorder or mental illness refers to as a mental or behavioral pattern that result in anguish or a failure to function in ordinary. In addition, ‘mental disorder’ is a transformation of how one feel or experiences events in life that impede one’s capabilities of dealing with life’s stressors. There are many different factors that cause mental disorders in individuals. The causes of mental disorders vary and include genetics, life experiences, lifelong abuse, biological factors, brain damage, and substance abuse during pregnancy, and exposure to chemicals ...

Research paper

Educational Institution Introduction Dramatically increasing numbers of victims of different disasters (natural disasters, large-scale accidents and disasters, local wars and related events, etc.), illegal activities (terrorism, robbery, rape), serious conflicts in society lead to increased prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the population, and, therefore, to an increasing interest of scientists to this problem. Analysis of the vast clinical experience gained during many years of studying mental disorders has established that patients affected by this disorder have a number of common and recurring symptoms with specific severe and outlined features. Given that none of the accepted ...

Religion cannot be defined by a particular set of words due to its complex nature. Different philosophers, scholars and theologians have held different opinions on religion, some which are radical. Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud stood out for their unique views on religion, which have been studied for centuries. They both rooted for the abolition of religion. Religious instinct is a part of human existence. Every society has something that would be classified as religion by modern scientists. Human beings have formed a strong inclination towards religion since time immemorial. Marx described religion as the ‘opium of the people’, a quite controversial and popular ...

Article 1: Boyer, Pascal. Human instincts that fashion God. 2001. Retrieved from, http://www.nous.org.uk/Boyer.html. Inference concerns a logical conclusion based on evidence. One arrives at inference after consideration of the face value of the evidence. This clearly indicates that inference is not the result of systematic analysis nor is it the result of testing of evidence. Therefore, in order to note an inference one should achieve a conclusion based on evidence obtained concerning the aspect under concern. - Ad populum “Faith is not always necessary - Ad Ignorantium “Human mind may have evolved to experience the world in domain-specific ...

Philosopher Jacques Lacan describes the mirror stage in psychoanalysis as the moment when someone (usually an infant around six months of age) recognizes themselves in the mirror: "The child, at an age when he is for a time, however short, outdone by the chimpanzee in instrumental intelligence, can nevertheless already recognize as such his own image in a mirror" (Lacan). This is meant to be the moment where we are able to understand our own appearance and transcribe it onto another object. In the case of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," the unnamed narrator of the story begins ...

Introduction

The position of Couples Therapy in society was strengthened ever since the turn of the century. The foundation upon which this field is based was established twenty years ago. Over the years, a combination of the strongest elements of a myriad of clinical approaches has been intelligently integrated into Couples Therapy. In comparison to other forms of therapy that are typically sought out, therapy for marital-related problems is more sought out (Veroff, Kulka, and Douvan). Although couples usually divorce each other because of marital affairs, however, the major factor that contributes to marital dissolution is that couples begin growing apart, which ...

Addiction is a dangerous chronic disease which comes in many forms such as drug use, gambling habits, sexual behaviors, the addiction to food and the desire to have an abundance of money that is obtained by any means. Addiction has created destruction in many families, crumbled prosperous lives and has even ended in the death of the addict, Is there a cure for an addict. The answer is no however it can be managed by empowering the addict with knowledge of the disease, taking actions to control the addiction and treating the disease. 2.The difference between addiction and dependency. ...

Post-Partum Depression

For every women blessed with children, nothing is more fulfilling than giving birth to the child and filling them with love and hope. Emotions are high at best, especially with pregnant women as they can easily become depressed or frustrated, depending on their mood swings. While some mothers tend to become happy and elated upon the birth of their children, a few tend to become distressed and moody due to various factors and influences. Although it could be understood that these worries have some ground, especially for new mothers and even fathers, some parents may find themselves overcoming this depression ...

Biographical Sketch

A). Upbringing: Even though both of Poe’s parents were ambulant actors, he was brought up in a life of utter poverty, along with a brother and a sister. Poe’s childhood was quite unstable because since the family was constantly traveling. In 1811, after the death of his parents, Poe was taken into foster care by John and Frances Allan, a wealthy couple in Richmond. Poe’s life was quite comfortable thereafter, although he was not as close to his foster father as he was to his foster mother. Between 1815 and 1820 Poe studied at a school in the outskirts of London ...

Introduction

In the words of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, “every man has some reminiscences which he would not tell to everyone, but only to his friends. He has others which he would not reveal even to his friends, but only to himself, and that in secret. But finally, there are others which a man is afraid to tell himself, and every decent man has considerable number of such things stored away” (Wedding & Stuber, 2010, p. 134). This case is about the reminiscences of one such young girl. An 18 year old girl, Dora who, since 12 years of age had been suffering ...

Neurotic disorders have been disorders dating back in ancient centuries. Many psychologists have come up with recommendation that would help come up with the most appropriate treatment for this disorder. With many recommendations having passed the test of times modern century have argued that ancient psychologist did not come with appropriate recommendations that could be used till now. One psychologist that created a treatment structure in the ancient times was Sigmund Freud. Freud came up with a treatment structure that dwelled its treatment on dreams and memories. In his argument he claimed that one cannot be treated for a mental ailment without ...

Sigmund Freud is known as the founder of psychoanalysis. He saw the development of the personality as based on early childhood sexuality and libido and the human mind as divided into the id, the ego and the superego. Conflicts between these elements were the formative basis for neurosis. Carl Jung was Freud’s associate, patient and protégé. He took Freud’s work a step further, and in a differing direction. At the outset, Freud saw Jung as his successor and they shared an intense exchange of ideas from 1906 to 1912. As Jung developed his own theories, which focused on ...

Introduction

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder also known as OCD is used to refer to a condition of compulsive actions and/or obsessive thoughts in a person that last for about a fortnight and are also associated with increased anxiety. The obsessive thoughts characteristic of OCD patients are in most cases distressing and take on forms such as images, ideas and urges (Measday 1). It is important to note that despite the distressful and unpleasant nature of the thoughts they are always considered as belonging to the patient. Psychologists point out that in initial stages of OCD, patients try to disown the obsessive thought; however this ...