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[Total fusion with an object and its destruction]
Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Und Psychiatrie = Archives Suisses De Neurologie, Neurochirurgie Et De Psychiatrie
|January 1, 1981
Summary
Severely narcissistic and borderline patients may fatally fuse with objects, turning them "bad" when separation occurs. This fusion tendency in depression can lead to expanded suicide, endangering loved ones.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychopathology
Background:
- Examines severe disturbances in self- and object-representation.
- Focuses on narcissistic-neurotic and narcissistically disturbed borderline patients.
Observation:
- Details how total fusion tendencies can be fatal for an object attempting separation.
- Illustrates the abrupt shift from a "good" to a "bad" object perception.
- Presents a case of endogenous depression where fusion with a near object leads to expanded suicide.
Findings:
- Total fusion tendencies pose a significant danger to objects seeking autonomy.
- In severe depression, fusion can escalate to expanded suicidal behavior.
- Highlights the underestimated danger to close relations of narcissistically disturbed or depleted individuals.
Implications:
- Underscores the critical need to recognize and manage fusion dynamics in severe personality disorders.
- Suggests forensic considerations are necessary when object destruction results from fusion tendencies.
- Emphasizes the protective measures required for individuals close to severely affected patients.