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Repetition Compulsion: Why We Relive Our Past Trauma

Repetition Compulsion: Why We Relive Our Past Trauma

Repetition Compulsion: An Encyclopedia Entry The Core Definition of Repetition Compulsion Repetition compulsion is a foundational concept within psychodynamic theory, defined as the unconscious psychological drive that compels an individual to relentlessly reenact past experiences, particularly those characterized by trauma, pain, or frustration. This profound internal pressure often forces the subject into situations, relationships, or […]

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