Examples of ways Thanatos has affected your behavior.
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Thanatos: Freud uses this term to explain our inner self. He says that inside each of us there is a force, Thanatos, that causes us to do the exact opposite of what we really want to do, it causes us to sabotage our dreams, it causes us to make ourselves miserable, to disgrace ourselves, to sink right down to the gutter
I think the assignment is very clear. It is asking how thanatos has affected YOUR behavior, not mine.
Once you have written up your thoughts, be sure to re-post; then someone here will be happy to give you feedback.
so i just have to list some examples. right?
I'd start with a list, yes, as your brainstorming (idea gathering). Then I'd choose three or four to write up in detail.
I don't like to fight but to impress others I pose as I can fight and hence I am lost in that false posing of me. I should not do this, because this way I am ditching myself and this then can hurt later when we face the repercussion of those acts.
I am not rich and looking at those who are rich I want to be like them and pose the same way but I know I am wrongly projecting myself. This way I am degrading myself by feeling lower than them.
Good start. Now you just need to include some specific results. For the first one, did you actually get into a fight and get hurt? For the second one, did you go to a party or other function where you ended up being embarrassed when someone asked you some questions that you couldn't answer -- or maybe people laughed because you couldn't answer well enough? Be specific.
Details make your writing stronger, whether you're writing for a philosophy class, an English class, a history class, or whatever.
One of my friend Josh whose dad owns 20 or more gas station invited me to his party. When I went to the party most of them were wearing their suit. I was wearing casual clothing that I usually wear at school. I was pretty embarrassed surrounded by their style. I really looked lame and didn't speak professionally. I am not rich and looking at those who are rich I want to be like them and pose the same way but I know I am wrongly projecting myself. This experience made me feel worthless and I wanted to just burn my self.
I don't like to fight but
To determine how Thanatos, as described by Freud, has affected your behavior, you would have to look introspectively at instances where you may have engaged in self-sabotage or acted against your own desires. Consider the following examples:
1. Procrastination: Thanatos may manifest in your tendency to delay or avoid important tasks, even when you are fully aware of their significance. This self-defeating behavior could stem from a subconscious desire to hinder your progress or bring about negative outcomes.
2. Self-destructive patterns: Thanatos might cause you to engage in self-destructive behaviors, such as excessive substance abuse, risky sexual encounters, or consistently making choices that harm your well-being. These actions are driven by the underlying desire to sabotage your own happiness.
3. Relationship difficulties: If you repeatedly find yourself repeating negative patterns in your relationships, pushing away those who care about you, or struggling with intimacy, Thanatos may be influencing your behavior. It could cause you to fear happiness and fulfillment, leading to the undermining of your relationships.
4. Negative self-talk: Thanatos can contribute to a negative internal dialogue, leading to persistent self-doubt, feelings of worthlessness, or a lack of confidence in your abilities. This internal undermining can impact your behavior by preventing you from pursuing opportunities or taking risks.
5. Sabotaging success: Thanatos might manifest in your aversion to success, causing you to avoid recognition, downplay achievements, or feel uncomfortable in positions of power or accomplishment. This fear of success can lead to behaviors that undermine your potential and hinder your progress.
To truly understand how Thanatos has affected your behavior, it is helpful to explore your past actions, patterns, and underlying motivations. Consider reflecting on moments where you have intentionally or unintentionally acted against your own best interests, and identify any recurring themes or patterns that may align with the concept of Thanatos.