Complex

Complex is a term used in psychology to describe a group of ideas or beliefs that are related and influence a person's behavior.

The term was first introduced into psychoanalysis, where it was used to describe emotionally charged and repressed ideas and beliefs. However, nowadays the term is used more widely and refers to a person's unconscious motives and desires.

Complexes can arise as a result of various factors, such as trauma, stress, conflicts, etc. They can be associated with various areas of a person’s life, including his personal life, work, relationships with friends and loved ones.

To get rid of complexes, you need to work on them and be aware of their impact on your life. This may include talking to a psychologist or exploring your thoughts and emotions on your own.

Complex in Jungian analysis

In his book Psychoanalysis and Religion, Carl Jung defined a “complex” as a “defense system” that is the response of the unconscious to difficult life situations. According to Jung's definition, a complex is defined as a combination of parts of the psyche (libidoal and aggressive) and emotions that are closely related to each other and capable of influencing the behavior of the subject.

According to Jung, complexes can be formed as a result of the conflict between our traditional instinctual drives and the beliefs we have acquired during our life in society, as well as as a result of the experience of facing difficult problems at a deep level. On the one hand, complexes are defense mechanisms designed to maintain our behavior and control reactions that do not agree with us.