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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Repetition Compulsions and Emotional Patterns
Repetition compulsions arise from a desire to gain mastery over situations where one had no control, commonly seen in abusive relationships. People often repeat negative patterns in an attempt to feel better about past trauma by choosing partners who resemble past figures, such as an inattentive father or a violent significant other. This repetition is driven by the emotional systems in our brain, which prioritize healing past wounds in the present.
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