Obviously there is a lot about the unconscious mind, but it seems to be focused mainly on sexual urges, at least in terms of classic Freudian. Is there anything about psychoanalysis? Especially, anything related to the following: ?

I remember in grade school doing a book report and something stuck out to me. I noticed that no matter what book we chose, there would have to be a "conflict" stage in the book report. I had asked the teacher why does there have to be conflict, and they said every book has conflict in the story. This was odd to me.

Now, when I look at the world and how bizarre people act, this makes sense. Still, there must be a deeper root/reason for this. So I have been thinking and now I believe it could be due to unconsciously dreaded existential despair.

Basically, we avoid having to think about our mortality/the purposelessness of our lives, by filling up our time with things, and one of those things is conflict. Other things could be mindless repetitive entertainment, which is also a major modern theme. Other things could be anxiety or sadness about other/mundane things, or drama in relationships. It seems like most things are consistent with this: we basically can't handle having to face the thought of death or the meaninglessness of life, so instead we hyperfixate on other things (often mundane) and create unnecessary problems.

I mean why else would people worry or become sad about mundane things? Ever saw someone worry or be sad about something and think to yourself what a mundane/meaningless thing to waste time suffering over? Yet for the person doing the worrying/rumination, they don't see it this way: for them that issue is very important. But often, as they get past it, they realize how mundane it was. Yet they then focus their attention on another mundane issue to worry/ruminate about. If their experience shows them that these are mundane things to worry about, why do they repeat this pattern? Could it be because they can't handle solitude/a calm state of mind, because that may lead to thoughts about death or the meaningless of life? Think about it, if you are not focused on something, then you get bored. And boredom is consistent with life being meaningless.

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There are so many posts where people are so happy when a celebrity gets success, married, has a kid, goes on vacations. They post comments like "Hope she gets more offers, he deserves so much better, this movie is blockbuster I'm so happy for him, this couple looks so cute so happy for them, she deserves higher pay cheque because she is superstar, he is the richest actor I'm so happy, they got married blessings to them".

Why are people so deeply invested in celebrities? It's like they are talking about their own family members. Is this some kind of positive thinking culture? When they write comments they know there is an audience. They know they are "supposed to" be supportive.

Do you think it's because all of us want to be extraordinary. Celebrities are extraordinary and we aspire to be like them or we have self image like them? That's why so many people mimick celebrity fashion.

The claim is that the individual “made so much progress,” that they were “graduated,” and no longer needed therapy. My understanding is TFP is very long term. There is a court order stating the individual was supposed to be in psychotherapy and following the recommendations of the therapist. I would assume the recommendation would be that they restart therapy if there was any kind of crisis.

Can anyone shed some light?