Rat Man
Book • 1987
"Rat Man" is a significant case study by Sigmund Freud, exploring the complexities of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The case details the anxieties and fears of a young man, focusing on his obsession with rats and his fear of his father's death.
Freud's analysis reveals the underlying unconscious conflicts and repressed desires contributing to the patient's symptoms.
The case study illustrates Freud's techniques of free association and dream interpretation.
It highlights the role of early childhood experiences and unconscious processes in shaping adult behavior.
The case details the anxieties and fears of a young man, focusing on his obsession with rats and his fear of his father's death.
Freud's analysis reveals the underlying unconscious conflicts and repressed desires contributing to the patient's symptoms.
The case study illustrates Freud's techniques of free association and dream interpretation.
It highlights the role of early childhood experiences and unconscious processes in shaping adult behavior.
