In back of the outward calm ... a small terrified voice cries out: "I need it. I have to have it or ...” The end of the sentence is lost in chaos. The need is so strong that an illusion is created that it must be fulfilled, or the very existence of the self is threatened. (Sam Keen)

In back of the outward calm ... a small terrified voice cries out: "I need it. I have to have it or ...” The end of the sentence is lost in chaos. The need is so strong that an illusion is created that it must be fulfilled, or the very existence of the self is threatened.

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