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A case of trichotillomania and trichophagy: Fantasies of cannibalism.
- Source :
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International Journal of Psychoanalysis . Oct2021, Vol. 102 Issue 5, p857-877. 21p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The article presents the discussion on cannibalistic fantasies underlying some core mechanisms in psychoanalysis. Topics include psychoanalytic papers on trichotillomania and trichophagy in particular the pulling and eating of pubic hair; and understanding as enactments of helplessness and rage over abandonment as an avoidance of awareness of annihilation anxieties.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207578
- Volume :
- 102
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Psychoanalysis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152742647
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207578.2021.1949723