Phrases and images that make you think often circulate on social media. One such sentence that is currently being shared and is said to be from Sigmund Freud is: “Eliminating toxic people from your life does not mean hating them. It means having respect for yourself . Due to the enormous flood of inquiries, we have decided to take up this topic!

Some people think this phrase came from Sigmund Freud, a famous psychologist. But that's not true !

Freud said a lot of clever things, but he didn't say this sentence. It is this picture that is doing the rounds on social media. Who took this picture can no longer be traced:

Screenshot: Sharepic with Sigmund Freud's alleged statement "Eliminating toxic people from your life doesn't mean hating them. It means having respect for yourself"
Screenshot: Sharepic with the alleged statement by Sigmund Freud

Freud is known for his groundbreaking work in the field of psychoanalysis in the early 20th century, including the development of theories about the unconscious, dream interpretation, and various aspects of human sexuality. Although he wrote a lot about human relationships and emotions, this particular phrase does not come from his works!

The True Meaning of 'Toxic'

The word “toxic” is used in this sentence to describe people who constantly make us sick or manipulate us. The word “toxic” was originally used in medicine to describe substances that can harm our bodies, such as toxins. However, over the last 30 to 40 years, the meaning of the word has changed. Today, “toxic” also refers to people who harm our soul and spirit by manipulating or treating us badly.

Note: The word “toxic” comes from the Greek word “toxikon,” meaning “arrow poison.”

It was originally used to describe substances that could be harmful or fatal to organisms when ingested or contacted. The word “toxic” first appeared in the English language at the end of the 17th century and has been used in German since the 18th century. However, the use of the word “toxic” to describe harmful, manipulative, or otherwise negative human relationships is a very modern development. This use of the word has gained popularity in recent decades. Particularly since the 1990s , the term “toxic” has increasingly been used in the context of interpersonal relationships and human behavior. It is difficult to give an exact date because the change in meaning and use of a word is a gradual process that takes place over a long period of time. However, the term “toxic relationship” and similar expressions have gained popularity over the last 30 to 40 years and are now common terms in the psychological literature and common usage.

Of hatred and self-respect

The shared sentence teaches us that it's not about hating these toxic people. Hate is a strong, negative feeling that often does us more harm than good. Instead of hating, we should learn to respect ourselves. This means that we value ourselves enough to distance ourselves from people who treat us badly.

The path to a better life

That is not always easy. But it is an important step towards respecting ourselves and improving our lives. It's about recognizing that we deserve to be treated well. And sometimes that means we have to separate ourselves from people who are not good for us.

Conclusion: Freud and toxic people

In the end, what matters is that we respect and love ourselves. And if that means breaking up with bad people, then that's a step towards a happier life.

And although the saying currently making the rounds is very clever and helpful, it does not come from Sigmund Freud, as some might think. But that doesn't make the message any less important. It's about respecting yourself and separating yourself from people who harm you. Because this is an important step on the way to a happier life.


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