The aggressive drive in life and in neurosis - Der Aggressionstrieb im Leben und in der Neurose

Abstract

In psychological analysis, a drive inhibition can always be demonstrated as a trigger. Similarly, an aggressive dream, with or without fear, prevents or follows the painful attack. Sometimes the picture may show variations with transient or permanent insomnia, and even in these cases, we may find that the primary cause is the unsatisfied aggressive drive.
Especially in childhood, the motor radiations of the aggressive drive are particularly evident. Screaming, scampering, throwing oneself on the ground, biting, gnashing of teeth etc. are simple forms of this drive that can be found not infrequently in the neurotic attack, especially in hysteria