Tag Archives: schizoid

Thoughts on the schizoid phenomenon and the undermining of the self by social relations

Recently, I was playing with a three year old girl and she told me she was afraid of the dark. This made me think which got onto some interesting things: I can recall being afraid of the dark when I … Continue reading

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Thoughts on memory loss and depression, with remarks on Alzheimer’s Disease – aspects of introjection

Several decades ago I went through a depression. One of the things I found is that I tended to have a poor memory. A common sign that I am getting depressed is that I tend to not remember things. Thinking … Continue reading

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More thoughts on the Male Exodus – on how it reflects a social problem, its association with democracy, the importance of authority, disillusionment, the schizoid phenomena, and other things

It’s been a while since I spoke of the Male Exodus. Recently, I’ve said some new things on it: To begin with the Male Exodus is a term I use for a phenomenon where males, especially white males, are “retiring” … Continue reading

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