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Exploring the Theory of Neurosis: Historical Foundations and Modern Clinical Application

"The theory of neurosis encompasses a range of psychological frameworks explaining how chronic distress, anxiety, and maladaptive behaviors develop without a loss of contact with reality. Originally rooted in psychoanalysis, it describes the internal conflict between instinctual drives, social expectations, and defensive mechanisms that shape an individual’s personality and emotional stability. While the term "neurosis" has largely been replaced in formal diagnostic manuals by specific classifications such as anxiety, depressive, and somatoform disorders, the underlying theoretical constructs remain vital for understanding personality developm..."

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