^ Introject - Astraea

<p>Sep 29, 2014 02:12 PM</p>

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Introject - Introjection occurs when a person (singlet or plural) internalizes another person (real or fictional) into his or her mental space. In classical psychology, the introject is usually a parent, whose advice for good or ill becomes integrated into the person's moral system. More broadly, many people experience introjects as a kind of muse, inspiring them to creativity or self-improvement (a psychologist would call this an "internalized imago"). (Psychiatric)</p>

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"Introject" is seen as derogatory by some, because it is a psychiatric word and seems to imply that such people of necessity are unreal. They prefer terms like walk-in, soulbond, or fictive. Having an introject does not necessarily mean you're multiple. It is an experience common to singlets and plurals. Some multiple systems report adopting people from books, films, or real life, making them part of the group and allowing them to take the front if they desire.</p>