Eternal love Quote by Richard von Krafft-Ebing
““It was the same with Elizabeth of Genton. As a result of whipping she actually passed into a state of bacchanalian madness. As a rule, she raved when, excited by unusual flagellation, she believed herself united with her “ideal.” This condition was so exquisitely pleasant to her that she would frequently cry out, “O love, O eternal love, O love, O you creatures! cry out with me: ‘Love, Love!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Psychopathia Sexualis, 1886
A woman’s extreme sexual arousal linked to flagellation leads to ecstatic madness.
In simple terms: Intense fetish can cause extreme mental states.
Key Takeaway
Seek help for harmful compulsions.
Themes
sexuality
fetish
psychosis
Mood
distressed
analytical
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- clinical assessment
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychiatry
paraphilia
extreme arousal
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives extreme fetish behavior?
- How can clinicians intervene safely?
A Different Perspective
Such states may be dangerous and socially disruptive.
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