L'instinct - De Mort
: The psyche seeks to reduce all internal tension to zero.
: Activities like extreme sports or self-endangerment where one "flirts" with the void to feel alive. ⚖️ The Balance L'Instinct de mort
In 1920, Sigmund Freud observed that people often repeat painful experiences, such as veterans reliving trauma. This contradicted his earlier theory that humans only seek pleasure. : The psyche seeks to reduce all internal tension to zero
Without Thanatos, we might never let go of things that no longer serve us. It provides the necessary for change. However, when it outweighs Eros, the result is melancholy and stagnation. If you'd like, I can: when it outweighs Eros
