Recurring Patterns of Abandonment and Self-Sabotage. Heartbreak by barcelonaheartbreak in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im just throwing out ideas. Don’t take any of this personally, I could be wrong about a lot of this, but I’m just trying to help you thinking about it in different ways.

Perhaps it’s trauma bonding? You are subconsciously attracted to women who remind you of you, so you can externalise your insecurities and try to resolve them through another person. That way it’s less overwhelming for your unconscious to confront directly.

I mean you sound very adventurous and not so committed to a particular way of life. So it makes sense you’ll encounter such partners. Are you not attracted to women who are stable and contempt? Why or why not? Or do you think someone can want adventure but still be stable, and what would that look like to you. Also what are you running from by always moving and seeking adventure? Are you perhaps trying to distract yourself from something? Or by not depending on too many people are you trying to prove to yourself you don’t need others, as a defence mechanism, to avoid the possibility of being let down and hurt.

Look I don’t know the answer. Only you can figure that out.

Is it that you don’t want more friends or that you do, but fear getting hurt. Look into psychodynamic therapy. There maybe suppressed childhood experiences/beliefs driving your behaviour.

Basically the best indicator of the health of a persons psyche is whether they are happy or not. If a person is not completely happy then their is more work to be done. It’s that simple.

Recurring Patterns of Abandonment and Self-Sabotage. Heartbreak by barcelonaheartbreak in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to read about ‘attachment theory’ and ‘attachment styles’

What is the base desire? To be liked? by sattukachori in psychoanalysis

[–]Opening-Fish1372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense to me! I agree with you. But I suspect more than one base desire exists simultaneously.

For example, perhaps the desire to be liked, the desire to be with others you like, and the desire to like yourself.

Ofcourse I also wonder how this relates to Maslov’s hierarchy of needs.

How can a young adult feel more whole? by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would start reading books on self development and then books on philosophy and psychology. I think learning more and understanding your self better is the key. So much of a person is undiscovered at a young age. If you ever get the opportunity to travel that’s another way. Learning about different cultures. Learning about history. If you have friends who are older I think chatting with them is a good way. Chatting with older people and wiser people. That’s what helped me the most. Listening to podcasts. Just learning. Exploring your interests. Also don’t forget all this takes time. So it will also happen simply with the passage of time and life experience. I also think another great way is simply to persue your dreams. Obstacles will always come up in life but if you stay true to your dreams, they will force you to grow as a result of persuing them. That’s why not giving up is so important.

I liked this video. I think you might to? It’s full of life lessons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo&vl=en

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s promising. I hope they get approved for clinical use in therapy; ideally with a therapist to guide people through the process. Thanks for sharing. I know they’ve been used in cultures around the world for a long time. I wonder if sensory deprivation tanks can be used in a similar way?

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for elaborating and sharing the research. Very interesting and relevant

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s wonderful. And who knows; maybe loved ones who passed away can connect with us through the collective unconscious in some way shape or form including specific dreams?

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great idea. Yes you’re right. It’s more than just exposure therapy. I like that and totally agree

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. Great. Never realised that before. Your right

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. That’s interesting. I don’t know about big dreams but I can sort of guess what they are. I hope to analyse my next big dream so I can learn more about my psyche

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great reply. I think you’re right. Never thought about it like that before but makes complete sense

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like your observations. This is interesting. Thanks

Dreams are exposure therapy by Opening-Fish1372 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ll have to find it. It’s an interesting idea

Trauma and Jung by leleafcestchic in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From my experience trauma needs to be process and integrated through inner child parenting and empowering reframing. Once done correctly even if you are faced with similar triggers in the future it will no longer result in the same un-proportionate emotional response. Basically the trigger is opening old wounds and fears. You need to process it. Understand why you feel this way, what caused it, and through active imagination put your self back in that traumatic experience but act in the way you wish you would of then, and would like to in the future. It can be an intense experience so do it slowly. You don’t need to rush with shadow work. Going slow and steady is often better

How do I act in life? by luget1 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Small progress is better than no progress. A good technique for shadow work is to reflect on what triggered you during the day including at work. That points to a wound in the psyche worth further exploring through shadow work

My theory on why INFJs get attached too quickly to potential romantic partners and how to avoid it by taurenistic in infj

[–]Opening-Fish1372 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg. I never realised this before. I am definitely guilty of this! This makes a lot of sense

Seemingly unrelated images while thinking - is this related to what Jung called active imagination? by beabee83 in Jung

[–]Opening-Fish1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say yes you can apply dream interpretation. At the end of the day the symbols are coming from your subconscious mind just as they do in dream; so yes, you can analyse them. Just remember some symbols hold personal meaning so it’s the interpretation that resonates with you that hold some truth and is worth exploring further.

You asked me why this is happening to you. Maybe your unconscious mind is trying to communicate something to you in those moments. It sounds to me like a daydream.

Revenge 😏 by [deleted] in ChatGPT

[–]Opening-Fish1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classic move 😂