Unresolved Issues

Definition

Unresolved issues refer to unresolved conflicts or traumas from the past that continue to impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the present. These unresolved issues can manifest in various ways and may require resolution for personal growth and well-being.

Related terms

Repression:

Repression is when painful memories or thoughts are unconsciously pushed into our unconscious mind, making it difficult for us to access or deal with them consciously.

Defense Mechanisms:

Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or distress caused by unresolved issues. They operate unconsciously and help maintain psychological equilibrium.

Psychoanalysis:

Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to bring unconscious conflicts into conscious awareness through techniques such as free association and dream analysis.