Repression and the controversy around it

Repression has been a controversial topic in recent times:

• In the field of psychoanalysis, there are people who both sustain and deny the beneficial effects of repression.
• In regards to our memory, there is a controversy on whether hidden or traumatic memories can really be recovered.
• Neurosis: research has shown that repression can have a beneficial effect when it comes to individuals with dysfunctions at this level.
• Therapy: besides lifting repression, there are also other therapeutic actions that lead to a successful therapy and psychoanalysis.