Structural and dynamic aspects of dysphoria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31558/2786-8745.2023.1(2).13Keywords:
dysphoria, anxiety, subdepression, tension, irritation, impulsivityAbstract
In the article, dysphoria is considered as a negative mood and a feeling of discomfort in relation to certain states of one’s own body and well-being. At the same time, the occurrence of a dysphoric state is associated with the presence of a trigger, and in a dysphoric mood, the complex of dominant background emotions plays the main role. The difference between a dysphoric state and a dysphoric mood lies in the level of awareness and understanding of the factors that cause dysphoric experiences.
With the predominance of emotions of the sthenic spectrum, the search for an object is realized, and with the embodiment of negative intentions, a decrease in dysphoric experiences occurs. The dominance of the asthenic spectrum increases internal disorganization.
It is concluded that dysphoria can be described as a modulatory mechanism that transforms the reality of the subject based on an inadequate reflection of an objective external event or a constructed distorted reality. The dysphoric response is formed in the context of the indicated inadequate image. At the same time, response modulation mechanisms are unregulated with a tendency to over-dominate. In some cases, this can lead to a loss of boundaries between the Self and the object.
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