An oral fixation is a fixation in the oral stage of development manifested by an obsession with stimulating the mouth oral first described by Sigmund Freud, who thought infants are naturally & adaptively in an oral stage, but if weaned too early or too late, may fail to resolve the conflicts of this stage & develop a maladaptive oral fixation. In later life, these people may constantly “hunger” for activities involving the mouth.
Oral fixations are considered to contribute to over-eating, being overly talkative, smoking addictions, overindulging in sugar, chewing on straws and toothpicks, & even alcoholism (known as “oral dependent” qualities). Other symptoms include a sarcastic or “biting” personality (known as “oral sadistic” qualities). Another indicator is constant nail biting, putting fingers in the mouth as well as biting any future sexual partners they may have.
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Oral fixations are considered to contribute to over-eating, being overly talkative, smoking addictions, overindulging in sugar, chewing on straws and toothpicks, & even alcoholism (known as “oral dependent” qualities). Other symptoms include a sarcastic or “biting” personality (known as “oral sadistic” qualities). Another indicator is constant nail biting, putting fingers in the mouth as well as biting any future sexual partners they may have.
Taken from thedrowners.tumblr.com
Boo Freud.
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