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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.

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Repression as a Defense Mechanism

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Repression as a defense mechanism

Repression can best be defined as the psychological defense mechanism that involves pushing undesired thoughts into the unconscious in order to not think about them anymore.

Repression and its impact

By hiding our undesired thoughts or feelings, we might actually end up feeling more anxious and depressed, without even knowing the reason.

Examples of repression

Some of the most known examples of repression:

Repression and its way of functioning

The objective of hiding our undesired thoughts in our unconsciousness is to feel less anxious.

Types of repression

Repression is of two types: primary and proper.