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According to Lise Bourbeau, inner demons stem from five core wounds associated with parental influence:
The physical manifestation of these masks can be observed in the body. To cope with the pain, people adopt mask personalities such as:
Each mask have their own origin, characteristics, greatest fears and greatest needs.
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Origine: even before birth (often an unwanted pregnancy)
Concerned parent: the same-sex parent
Personality:
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Greatest fear and need:
Their greatest fear is panic whereas their greatest need is establishing a sense of belonging
Body Type:
Tense and small body with asymmetrical parts
Tendency to suffer from anorexia, skin problems, diarrhea, arrhythmia, cancer,..
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Origine: ages of 1 to 3 (as they are deprived of good enough nourishment and support in their love-affection)
Concerned parent: the same-sex parent.
Personality:
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Greatest fear and need:
Their greatest fear is loneliness and their greatest need is attention.
Body Type:
Long and thin with weak legs, a curved back and big sad eyes.
May suffer from back problems, asthma, bronchitis, migraines, low blood sugar, diabetes, agoraphobia,..
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Origine: between the ages of one to three ( after experiencing sensual pleasures)
Concerned Parent: the primary caregiver who most of the time happens to be the mother.
Personality:
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Greatest fear and need:
Their greatest fear is freedom and ironically their greatest need is freedom as well
Body Type:
Usually chubby or fat with round, innocent eyes, store tension in their neck, throat, jaw, and pelvis
May suffer from problems with the back, shoulder, throat, respiratory system,...
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Origine: ages of two to four (Due to unresolved Oedipus complex: felt manipulated or betrayed because their phallic expectations weren’t fulfilled)
Concerned parent: the opposite sex.
Personality:
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Greatest fear and need:
Their greatest fear is dissociation and denial and their greatest need is freedom.
Body type:
Their bodies look thick, intense and seductive eyes.
May suffer from diarrhea, sexual impotence and paralysis
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Origin: between the ages of four to six (When parent is harsh, cold and critical)
Concerned parent: the same sex parent
Personality:
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Greatest fear and need:
The greatest fear of the rigid is coldness and the greatest need is freedom.
Body Type:
Stiff and well-proportioned with a straight posture and flat stomach
May suffer from burnout, premature ejaculation, cramps, liver-related problems, dry skin,...
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According to Lise Bourbeau, inner demons stem from five core wounds associated with parental influence. The physical manifestation of these masks can be observed in the body. To cope with the pain, people adopt mask personalities such as withdrawal, dependence, masochism, control, and rigidit
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