Choice Quote by Karl Abraham
“Psychoanalysts have been occupied for a long time with the difficult question of what the psychological conditions are which determine the form of the neurotic disease to which the individual will succumb. It is as though he had a choice between different illnesses and led by unknown impulses selected one or other of them.”
About This Quote
Source Psychology: Early 20th century psychoanalytic literature
Neurotic illnesses arise from unconscious impulses, suggesting choices among illnesses.
In simple terms: Unconscious forces shape mental disorders.
Key Takeaway
Explore underlying impulses for better mental health.
Themes
psychology
neurosis
unconscious
choice
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- self‑analysis
- clinical diagnosis
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
determinism
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What unconscious drives influence your behavior?
- Can awareness change illness trajectories?
A Different Perspective
Complex to pin down specific impulses.
