Quote by Sigmund Freud
The expectation that every neurotic phenomenon can be cured may, I suspect, be derived from the layman's belief that the neuroses are something quite unnecessary which have no right whatever to exist. Whereas in fact they are severe, constitutionally fixed illnesses, which rarely restrict themselves to only a few attacks but persist as a rule over long periods throughout life.
Summary
In this quote, the author challenges the common misconception that neurotic disorders can be easily cured. They argue that this belief stems from the layman's perception that neuroses are unnecessary and have no rightful place in existence. However, the author highlights that neuroses are in fact enduring and profound illnesses, deeply rooted in one's constitution. They refute the notion that neuroses simply manifest in occasional episodes, emphasizing that they often persist, frequently plaguing individuals throughout their entire lives.
Topics
Mental Illness
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