noun
a method of treating mental disorders by investigating the conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind
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Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic approach that aims to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings to the conscious mind.
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I've been learning about psychoanalysis in my psychology class, it's really interesting.
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Some people think psychoanalysis is just a bunch of mumbo jumbo, but I find it helpful.
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In a way, psychoanalysis is like peeling back the layers of an onion to get to the core of a person's psyche.