تعارضات درون روانی: زخمی از دوران کودکی

نویسنده مقاله: محسن درخشان نسب | ۲۸ مرداد ۱۴۰۴

تعارضات درون روانی (intrapsychic conflicts) که زخمی از دوران کودکی است به کشمکش‌های ناهشیار و درونی اشاره دارد که فرد را میان دو یا چند خواسته، باور، یا نیاز متضاد گیر می‌اندازد. These conflicts are often rooted in childhood, when the child had to compromise with environmental realities and parents for survival, validation and belonging. Early childhood experiences, especially during the formative years of personality, can lay the foundations for future psychological maladjustments (Fonagy et al., 2002).

The origin of intrapsychic conflicts in childhood

In the early years of his life, the child is involved in a lot of emotional, educational and communication experiences that help to form his psychological structures. If basic needs such as security, attachment, approval, or freedom of expression are not met in a healthy manner, the child is unconsciously forced to repress, deny, or withdraw parts of himself (Schore, 2003). Although these defense mechanisms protect the child's psyche in the short term, in the long term they become the source of intrapsychic conflicts.

For example, a child who grows up with strict and critical parents may learn to suppress natural emotions such as anger or sadness. In adulthood, the same person may have conflicts in expressing feelings; A part of him wants to express himself and another part is very afraid of rejection or shame.

Types of intrapsychic conflicts

According to psychoanalytic theory, intrapsychic conflicts may be formed between three parts of the personality (entity, ego, external) (Freud, 1923). For example:

• Conflict between institution and order

The conflict between instinctive desires (such as pleasure-seeking) and moral standards.

• Conflict between me and reality

When inner desires collide with social or situational constraints.

• Conflict between internal parts in the theory ofvariable scheme

As when the schema of "ineffectiveness" collides with the desire for "extreme perfectionism" (Young et al., 2003).

Signs of intrapsychic conflicts in adulthood

1. Chronic and vague anxiety
2. Inability to make a decision
3. Feelings of guilt or shame without a clear cause
4. contradictory or avoidant behaviors
5. destruction of intimate relationships unconsciously

How do intrapsychic conflicts disrupt life?

Unconscious conflicts or internal psychological conflicts, like hidden viruses in the mental system, cause a person to suffer self-destruction, postponement, avoidance or identity crisis many times in the path of personal, professional or communication development. These conflicts may cause a person to act contrary to their core values or interests, or become paralyzed when faced with important choices (Kernberg, 2004).

For example, a person who learned to always suppress his emotions as a child, may experience severe procrastination as an adult when starting an important work project; Because a part of him wants to succeed, but another part is very afraid of failure and being judged. Or someone whose emotional needs were not met as a child may repeatedly enter into unhealthy relationships because they are torn between the desire for intimacy and the fear of rejection.

Treatment and restoration solutions

• analytical psychotherapy or schema therapy

It helps to identify the roots of conflicts in childhood experiences and correct dysfunctional patterns with emotional reconstruction.

• Increasing self-awareness

By meditating, writing, or working with a therapist, a person can become more aware of their inner dialogue.

• Reviewing the belief system

Many conflicts are caused by old beliefs that are incompatible with current reality.

• Treatment focusing on mindfulness

Makes a person pay attention to his feelings and inner thoughts without judgment.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Helps a person distance himself from the observer and conflicting thoughts/emotions.

• Hypnoanalysis and combined treatments

Hypnoanalysis can reveal the roots of old conflicts by accessing the unconscious layers. In combination with CBT or schema therapy, this method helps a person identify and rebuild dysfunctional patterns more quickly.

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A few last words

Interpsychic conflicts are an integral part of the human psyche, but when they are formed by traumatic childhood experiences and remain unrepaired, they can be a source of anxiety, confusion, and disruption in life. Real mental healing and growth begins when a person is willing to travel deep within himself and see, understand and heal his wounded inner child. Recognizing and treating the inner wounded child is an important part of getting rid of internal conflicts.

Healing the inner child: a path to self-awareness and psychological balance

If you feel that internal conflicts or difficult childhood experiences still cast a shadow on your life today, you can benefit from scientific methods such as analytical psychotherapy and hypnoanalysis to discover the roots and heal your inner wounded child at Mohsen Derakhshannasab Psychology and Counseling Office in Shahryar and Tehran. Our goal is to help you break free from the cycle of anxiety, confusion, and self-destruction and experience a more balanced life. To identify and heal your inner wounded child and get rid of internal conflicts, contact today.

FAQ

What are intrapsychic conflicts?

Intrapsychic conflicts are unconscious struggles between conflicting desires, beliefs or needs, often rooted in childhood experiences.

How to heal the child inside the wound?

With the scientific methods of analytical psychotherapy, schema therapy, hypnoanalysis and mindfulness exercises, it is possible to help treat the inner child and reduce conflicts.

Is hypnoanalysis effective?

By accessing the unconscious layers of the mind, hypnoanalysis reveals the root of old conflicts and accelerates recovery in combination with other methods.

Resources

Fonagy, P., Gergely, G., Jurist, E. L., & Target, M. (2002). Affect regulation, mentalization, and the development of the self. Other Press

Freud, S. (1923). The ego and the id. SE, 19: 12-66

Kernberg, O. F. (2004). Aggressiveness, narcissism, and self-destructiveness in the psychotherapeutic relationship. Yale University Press

Schore, A. N. (2003). Affect dysregulation and disorders of the self. W. W. Norton & Company

Young, J. E., Klosko, J. S., & Weishaar, M. E. (2003). Schema therapy: A practitioner's guide. Guilford Press