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[The frightening body].

H Müller-Braunschweig

    Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik, Medizinische Psychologie
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This paper explores unconscious fears and alienation from one's own body, often stemming from early developmental issues and negative self-perceptions. It examines the use of body metaphors in society and discusses body-oriented psychotherapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychotherapy
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • Explores the frequent, often unconscious, fears and alienation associated with one's own body.
    • Highlights how unfavorable early developmental conditions can lead to experiencing emotions as threatening.
    • Discusses the identification of body regions with negative internal representations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the psychological roots of body alienation and fear.
    • To analyze the use of physical metaphorics in political and mythological contexts.
    • To review the current state and challenges of body-oriented psychotherapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of psychological concepts related to body experience.
    • Examination of psychoanalytic and developmental psychology principles.

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  • Review of literature on political and mythological symbolism, and psychotherapy.

    • Main Results:

    • Early developmental factors and negative object relations contribute significantly to body alienation.
    • Physical metaphors are prevalent in societal narratives, influencing body perception.
    • Body-oriented psychotherapy faces ongoing challenges in addressing deep-seated issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the origins of body alienation is crucial for psychological well-being.
    • Metaphorical language plays a role in shaping our relationship with our bodies.
    • Further development is needed in body-oriented therapeutic approaches.