Acathexis

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Acathexis

Acathexis (pronounced: a-ka-thex-is) is a term used in psychology and psychoanalysis to describe a state where an individual's psychic energy is withdrawn from an idea or a relationship.

Etymology

The term 'acathexis' is derived from the Greek words 'a' meaning 'without' and 'kathektikos' meaning 'capable of holding'.

Definition

Acathexis is a psychological condition where a person withdraws their emotional investment or interest from people, objects, or ideas. This can result in a lack of motivation, interest, or emotional response towards the subject of acathexis. It is often associated with various mental health disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, and dissociative identity disorder.

Related Terms

  • Cathexis: The investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea.
  • Decathexis: The withdrawal of cathexis from an object or idea.
  • Hypercathexis: An over-investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea.
  • Narcissism: A mental condition where people have an inflated sense of their own importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration.

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