ABSTRACT
Psychoanalysis has expanded to include many varied perspectives on the human experience of relationship to self and others. Along with shifts in philosophy, science, neurology, and the humanities, the theories of psychoanalysis are in a constant process of evolution. Both theory and practice have evolved considerably, as psychoanalysis expanded beyond classical Freudian drive theory to encompass multiple viewpoints. The actual experience of psychoanalysis is deeply personal. Psychoanalysis differs from other psychotherapies in its focus on the unconscious, and on the conflicts, repetitions, identifications, defenses, and transferences that impact people's relationships to themselves and others. There is no single mode of psychoanalysis, since psychoanalysis encompasses a range of theories, philosophies, and techniques. In the United States at that time, only medical doctors could train to be psychoanalysts. The psychiatrist recommended a higher dose of medication to help with the depression and suicidal thoughts.
