What does abreact mean?
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abre·act
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abreactverb
discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization
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abreactverb
To eliminate previously repressed emotions by reliving past experiences.
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abreact
Abreact refers to the psychological process of expressing and consequently releasing repressed or previously unexpressed emotions. It is often used in psychoanalytical therapy to help individuals confront and deal with emotions tied to past traumatic events. The act of abreaction is believed to alleviate psychological symptoms and mental distress.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of abreact in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of abreact in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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