"神経症は常に正当な苦しみの代替物である。"
Simplified meaning
When people avoid facing real problems or difficulties in life, they often develop unhealthy patterns or mental issues as a way to cope. Instead of dealing with the pain or challenge directly, their mind creates other worries or stresses. For instance, if someone loses a job, instead of addressing the fear and sadness, they might start obsessively worrying about their health or develop anxiety over small things. By not confronting the main issue, they end up suffering in other ways. It’s like trying to ignore a leak in the roof by obsessing over cleaning the house; you're avoiding fixing the real problem. Facing the true source of pain head-on is difficult but ultimately more healing. By identifying and dealing with the root issue, one can avoid unnecessary mental stress and find healthier ways to cope.
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Coping mechanisms Emotional pain Human behavior Mental health Mental illness Neurosis Psychoanalysis Psychology Sigmund freud Suffering
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