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Kd121

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Paranoid Freud
Posted: 04-21-08 17:29pm

Ok, here's my problem. Although I haven't read much of Freud's work, I have become obsessed with a particular theory of his. Specifically, that I subconsciously want to have sex with my parents. I used to get on fine with my parents; don't get me wrong, I had arguments with them now and again, but I was comfortable in their presence at least. But because I am a very deep thinker and extremely self-analytical, I have become obsessed with this notion to the point where I am unable to be in the same room as my parents without feeling anxious. It's like a form of OCD because I can't seem to shake these thoughts. It is causing me so much mental anguish. It is also causing my parents a lot of mental anguish because they don't know what's wrong with me and why I've become so anxious/irritable. I would feel much too embarrassed to talk to them about this. (because what if Freud is right? if he is, that is just too disgusting for me to comprehend. Also, I'm sure if I talked about my thoughts it would make things even more uncomfortable). What if he isn't right, but because I've thought about it so much it's starting to come true?? Maybe I think too much. Sad
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antigone

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Posted: 04-22-08 11:39am

Freud has been debunked many times. You are putting way to much into this. Children speak of wanting to marry a parent because marriage is the symbolic ritual of love. Children only want to show how much they love their parents and sexuality, generally, is not a part of the equation.

Talk to a counselor. I think you are dwelling on this and causing yourself to become anxious.
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Georgia59

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Posted: 04-23-08 17:49pm

I agree, you are thinking about this way too much. In fact, when you said it was like OCD, you were right- that is exactly what it is like. You are having obsessive thoughts about something that is completely unrealistic, or in other words, thinking too much! Smile Have you seen anyone about it?
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