Do the heroes of the stories about the inhabitants of Stumilowy Las symbolize various mental disorders? This suggestion emerged more than 20 years ago, and since then mental health professionals have been making further interpretations of the theory.
- Many scientific studies have been written on the subject of “Winnie the Pooh”, and experts in various fields are interested in a seemingly ordinary fairy tale for children
- One of the theories developed by psychiatrists concerns the mental health of the characters in this story
- Experts say that the characters of “Winnie the Pooh” symbolize various mental disorders that reflect the state of the psyche of the author of the book
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An article on this subject was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in 2000. According to the theory published in the book about the adventures of Winnie the Pooh and his friends, each of the characters from the book about the adventures of Winnie the Pooh and his friends is supposed to embody various symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which in turn has to be a picture of the state of mind of AA Milne himself, i.e. the author of this story.
The British writer fought the battles of World War I and, according to modern psychiatrists, could, like many of his fellow veterans, return home with an undiagnosed PTSD case. Literary historians interpret the story of Winnie the Pooh as an attempt by the author to establish a bond with his own son, Christopher Robin. However, psychiatrists prefer the theory that Milne is using the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Woods to present the symptoms of his illness.
What can the characters of “Winnie the Pooh” suffer?
Winnie the Pooh would suffer from binge eating disorder. This recurring disorder occurs at least once a week for at least three months. Binge eating episodes must include several characteristics such as eating fast, eating even if you do not feel hungry, overeating with a feeling of fullness, and feeling unwell because of eating so much.
Piglet can be viewed as symbol of anxiety and excessive vigilancethat follow the trauma, leaving us in a constant sense of danger. Likewise, the behavior of the Tiger, his hyperactivity, impulsiveness and recklessness may be evidence of a nightmare.
Eeyore’s depression can illustrate how trauma affects the way you see yourself and others. The person affected by the hard experiences becomes too self-critical, withdraws from social interaction and is unable to experience happiness.
The “Malaise” test package is a laboratory test for depression, which allows you to determine the general condition of the body, thus helping to diagnose and treat the disease.
Rabbit, according to psychiatrists, shows obsessed with ruleswhich can develop after traumatic events because they have disturbed our understanding of how the world works.
If you feel that you are in a difficult situation and need to talk to a psychologist, do not wait and call 22 484 88 01 to the Antidepressant Helpline of the ITAKA Foundation dlapeople in crisis. If you are a child, call us (free and anonymous) number intended for minors: 116 111.
The example of the Owl shows difficulties with relationships with other people, common among people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. People suffering from this disease too emotionally exhaustedto ensure true intimacy and bond with another human being.
AA Milne joined the military in 1914, a year after marrying Dorothy De Selincourt. Despite his pacifist views, he decided that he could not remain idle in the face of war. After returning from the front, he called his experiences a nightmare. In 1920, his only son, Christopher Robin, was born, considered the prototype of the book Krzys from “Winnie the Pooh”. Milne died in 1956.