Repetition Quote by Jon Krakauer
““Many traumatized people expose themselves, seemingly compulsively, to situations reminiscent of the original trauma….Freud thought the aim of repetition was to gain mastery, but clinical experience has shown that this rarely happens; instead, repetition causes further suffering for the victims or for people in their surroundings. In””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown (likely nonfiction)
Repeated exposure to trauma often fails to bring mastery, instead causing more suffering for victims and those around them.
In simple terms: Repeating trauma rarely heals, often harms.
Seek healthier coping strategies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does repetition cause more pain?
- What alternatives promote mastery?
May not apply to all trauma responses.