A neurosis is a secret that you don't know you are keeping.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A neurosis involves harboring a secret that even the person affected is unaware of.
- In plain terms
- Neurosis is like hiding a secret you do not know you are keeping.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-awareness is key to resolving hidden internal conflicts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What might you be unaware of?
- How can you uncover hidden feelings?
Another view
Not all unconscious habits qualify as neurosis.
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