Autopsychoanalysis

/ɔːtəˌsaɪkoʊˈænəlɪsɪs/ noun

Definition

The process of analyzing and exploring one's own psychological processes and unconscious mind without a therapist.

Etymology

From Greek 'auto-' (self), 'psycho-' (mind), and 'analysis' (examination). Term emerged in 20th-century psychology literature.

Kelly Says

Freud actually practiced autopsychoanalysis on himself, exploring his own dreams and conflicts—he became his own patient. Some psychologists argue this was genius insight; others say you can't be objective about yourself.

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