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PRIMAL SCREAM

 


From childhood so many of us are taught not to scream, shout, or ‘make a fuss’ but bottling feelings up can lead to them building up with nowhere to go. Letting them out by crying, talking to someone, or even screaming, can feel cathartic. It can be freeing, feeling as though a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

A lot of therapies are based on addressing past traumas and dealing with your emotions, rather than ignoring them. Primal scream therapy does this in a unique way, so let’s dive in and find out more.

WHAT IS PRIMAL SCREAM?

Primal scream therapy is a type of psychotherapy that encourages people to address past trauma and negative memories, so they can release those emotions and move forward. It’s also known as just ‘primal therapy’.

Dr Janov, psychologist and psychoanalyst first spoke about it in his book in the 1970s, called The Primal Scream.

He believed that repressed feelings could have significant negative effects on both your physical and mental health over time, leading to a range of health issues. This can lead to anxiety, high levels of chronic stress, depression, and other mental illnesses. You might find yourself tensed and on the edge all the time.

Doctor Arthur Janov called these repressed feelings and memories of trauma 'primal pain'. He felt that releasing these feelings could help people to overcome their past and solve most of health problems.

HOW DOES THE THERAPY WORK?

The therapy involves regression. Patients are taken back to traumatic memories and having them re-experience what happened, as though they’re living through it again. They’re encouraged to express the feelings they’re having during this process by talking, crying, shouting, making sounds, and even screaming.

As patients release their feelings, they can feel a wide range of emotions and it can be quite uncomfortable for some people. They might start to feel relief and a feeling of relaxation as the feelings (and the power they held) leave their body.

WHY PRIMAL SCREAM?

Primal scream seems to have potential benefits which include:

1.     The ability to face difficult memories in a safe, supportive environment with a professional.

2.     Acknowledging and facing repressed emotions in a safe place.

3.     Ability to overcome trauma, especially childhood trauma (this includes the potential to recover traumatic memories that have been forgotten).

4.     Ability to tackle mental illness or physical illness which bottled up emotions are contributing to.

5.     Reduction in the risk of physical health issues over time.

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