Autoscopy: Witnessing Your Own Phantom Self
Autoscopy: The Phenomenon of the Out-of-Body Double The Core Definition of Autoscopy Autoscopy is classified within the field of clinical neuropsychology as a specific type of visual hallucination, defined fundamentally by the perception of seeing one’s own body from an external, usually distant, perspective. This profound perceptual disturbance involves the subject viewing a phantom double […]
EGO-SPLITTING
Conceptual Foundations of Ego-Splitting The concept of ego-splitting, frequently referred to in clinical literature as splitting, represents a fundamental psychological defense mechanism characterized by a rigid compartmentalization of mental representations. At its core, this process involves a failure to integrate the positive and negative aspects of the self and others into a unified, cohesive whole. […]