Some aspects of psychotic regression: A Schreber study

Journal/Book: International Review of Psycho Analysis. 1980; 7: 2-10.

Abstract: Examines D. P. Schreber's (1903) autopathography and discusses forms of regression in connection with this case, which take the mother-child relationship for their model. It is demonstrated that (1) Schreber experienced dual thinking and underwent a regression, (2) his senses were dominated by regression, (3) in his illness he emulated his father, and (4) music played a role both in establishing his homosexual fantasy and in his perversion. Schreber's enthusiasm for music is interpreted as a force driving the sexual instincts toward regression. (French, German & Spanish abstracts)

Note: psychoanalytic perspective on aspects of psychotic regression & mother child relationship in autopathography; D. P. Schreber

Keyword(s): Autobiography ; psychoanalytic interpretation; regression defense mechanism; psychosis ; mother child relations

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