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Changes of inner space.

The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis

|January 1, 1985

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This study explores the concept of inner space and emptiness in patients undergoing analysis. It details how a borderline patient

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychoanalysis

Background:

The paper examines the subjective experience of 'inner space' and 'emptiness' within psychoanalytic theory.
It explores the developmental origins of the capacity to experience inner space from infancy.

Observation:

The study details the transformation of a borderline patient's inner experience during psychoanalysis.
The patient's internal state shifted from a perception of 'empty space' to one of 'real space'.

Findings:

The analysis elucidates the connection between inner space and the emptiness experienced in schizoid and depressive states.
A healthy form of inner space, termed 'positive emptiness,' emerged during the patient's treatment.

Implications:

Understanding the dynamics of inner space is crucial for treating patients with severe personality disorders.

This research offers insights into the development of a robust internal world and emotional regulation.