Suppléance by the Symptom: A Case of Anorexia

Abstract

This is a case of hysteria in which the anorexic symptom has a specific function: it separates the patient from maternal jouissance. It thus takes on the Name of the Father for the subject. This is an important consideration in treatment.

Keywords:

• anorexia Keyword: anorexia
• Female Oedipus Complex Keyword: Female Oedipus Complex
• hysteria Keyword: hysteria
• Symptom-Suppléance Keyword: Symptom-Suppléance

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