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acting out

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Noun1.acting outacting out - a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
ebullition, effusion, outburst, blowup, gush - an unrestrained expression of emotion
2.acting outacting out - (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
psychiatry, psychological medicine, psychopathology - the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
display - exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage"


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As Edith Jacobson suggests, the point of the acting out is to deny this anxiety.
Act out turn off by Kuspit, Donald / Artforum International
Acting out splits the trauma scene, divides and conquers, at least for the time being, the immediate evacuation effects of the first strike of loss, and thus skips the downbeat of psychotic shutdown.
Act out turn on by Rickels, Laurence A. / Artforum International
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