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Originally Posted by hankster
Its called the false self. You build it to please mummy because your true self isnt acceptable - thats who is depressed. Google false self or winnicott.
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HOLY COW!! That's the most amazing thing I've ever read!
So ... what happens when that false self starts to collapse? I read that it is maladaptive and works to "please and protect the system".
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To this end children and even adults become what will please and protect the system rather than who they really feel like on the inside.
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Dr. Tian Dayton: Creating A False Self: Learning To Live A Lie
Is it the true self leaning forward and saying, "You can't keep this up"? Or is it just the false self becoming frustrated because it can't keep everyone happy?