Understanding a Fixated Life

A fixated life is a concept that refers to a life that has been put on hold, either temporarily or permanently, due to external influences or internal struggles. People with a fixated life may feel like they are stuck in limbo and unable to move forward, which can lead to feelings of frustration, depression, and anxiety. Let’s take a deeper look into the concept of a fixated life and why it matters.

What is a Fixated Life?

Simply put, a fixated life is the gap between how you experience yourself and how you would like to experience yourself. It is being disconnected from your true self and feeling stuck in the same repetitive patterns without any progress or growth. This disconnection can be caused by fear, traumas, or unresolved maturational issues in personality development.

The Effects of a Fixated Life

The effects of having a fixated life are both physical and emotional. Physically, people may experience chronic fatigue or physical pain as a result of their inability to move forward in their lives. Emotionally, people with a fixated life may feel trapped in their current situation with no way out; they may also feel anxious or depressed because they don’t know how to break free from their current patterns. Additionally, having a fixated life can lead to feelings of worthlessness and isolation as well as a lack of purpose or direction in one’s life.

Adjusting the Fixated Life

There are ways to begin adjusting from a fixated position despite the anchoring and rooted nature of it. It starts with exploring yourself—identifying your passions and desires, and creating a plan for maturational development. This could include talking with a psychotherapist who can help facilitate this process, starting with exploring your mind’s truest thoughts.

Living with fixation can be incredibly difficult but there are steps you can take towards change. Understanding yourself—your strengths and weaknesses—your tolerance levels. From there, developing a sustainable plan that supports overall change. With enough focused time and dedication, anyone can do the work required amidst times where it may seem impossible.

For advanced information on the concept of fixations or related concepts, seek the readings of Sigmund Freud, D.W. Winnicot, Hynam Spotnitz, or John Bowlby.