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The Only Thing I Have to Fear Is Fear Itself.

Philip R Muskin¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos, College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Psychodynamic Psychiatry

|February 26, 2021

Summary

Physician

Area of Science:

Medicine
Psychology

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare professionals.
Understanding psychological responses to risk is crucial for effective medical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how a counterphobic personality trait affected a physician's fear response during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
To discuss the implications of this psychological dynamic on clinical judgment and self-awareness.

Main Methods:

Autobiographical essay detailing personal experiences and reflections.
Qualitative analysis of emotional and cognitive responses to the pandemic's initial phase.

Main Results:

The physician's counterphobic nature diminished realistic fear, potentially impairing risk assessment.

Keywords:

COVID-19 consultation-liaison psychiatry counterphobic telepsychiatry

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This lack of fear impacted decision-making and the ability to perceive personal vulnerability.

Conclusions:

Counterphobic tendencies can create a false sense of security, hindering appropriate emotional responses in high-risk situations.
Self-awareness of psychological traits is vital for physicians, especially during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.