Repression

In Brief

Genuinely forgetting an emotionally painful memory.

Quotes

“Unexpressed emotions never die. They are buried alive and come forth later in uglier ways.” ~ S. Freud

“There’s no coming to consciousness without effort.” ~ S. Freud

Therapist / Client

Therapist:

“How was your childhood.”

Client:

“I don’t remember anything unusual. In fact, I don’t remember much at all.”

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