Musings.

Posted by Brian C. on July 02, 2000 at 15:39:54:

In Reply to: So is there no difference between introjecting and internalising? nt posted by Tiggy on July 02, 2000 at 14:16:16:

Maybe, we internalize after sufficient separation and individuation have occurred.
Introjection implies (IMO) an unconscious, intra-pyschic acceptance and
incorporation of the "object's" characteristic(s) as one's own. Father is
critical of me. I accept the introject "I am defective," and I identify with
the object by "being critical" myself. (of myself and others)
The secondary gain from this is the avoidance of loss, and separation anxiety.
Part of Father lives on in me. Not separating and individuating leaves
one with poor boundaries (self versus other) and unresolved grief (we never
work through.) Working through the defense requires a transference and the
acquistion of one's own values and characteristics. Internalization seems
less ominous to me, a more conscious process. Changing religions as an adult
might be an example. We let go of the familiy introjected value and accept
responsibilty for our spirituality in our own way. (Even that might be more
of the same.)
In summary: I do not know. Internalization before S&I might lead to Introjection.
Internalization after S&I seems extra-psychic. I like the color blue rather
than I am the color blue.
Snack time!

Follow Ups:

• S & I? What's that? Tiggy 17:21:30 07/02/00 (5)
  • Re: S & I? What's that? DEECEE 20:49:55 07/02/00 (4)
    • But She is! 04:07:24 07/03/00 (0)
    • Re: S & I? What's that? EVOLVING DEECEE ON SECOND THOUGHT 20:59:42 07/02/00 (2)
      • Yes, well we're not quite so imbued with psychobabble over here. nt Tiggy 21:17:41 07/02/00 (1)
        • I was being lazy and abreviated. Brian (long day here) C. 00:25:36 07/03/00 (0)

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