Grundformen Der Angst by Fritz Riemann
The book offers a concise psychoanalytic account of basic human anxieties, arguing that two existential polarities—fear of change versus fear of constancy, and fear of closeness versus fear of distance—produce four characteristic ways of being and corresponding defensive patterns. It traces how these fundamental fears arise in early development, shape character and relationships, and give rise to neurotic symptoms, while also outlining therapeutic approaches and self-awareness strategies to recognize and integrate opposing needs for security and freedom. The emphasis is practical: understanding these basic patterns helps explain interpersonal conflicts and opens paths toward greater flexibility and psychological balance.
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
- - Basic Forms of Anxiety
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