Understanding the mind, the self and the structure and function of the self is essential. What do we look like when we are happy or sad?
The structural self consists of a huge unconscious self and a much smaller conscious self. Our conscious mind is vulnerable as it reacts to fears and confusement. It needs a defensive structure also known as character structure, which is the way we engage with the world.
We need to know ourselves so that we can build a healthy character structure. Awareness of the "I" is important.
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Andrew Huberman and Dr. Paul Conti discuss important factors to consider when trying to understand and assess your mental health.
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Freud believed that behaviour and personality came from the interaction of conflicting psychological forces that works at three levels of awareness:
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