No The term Shrink, I think, Actually referred to what was thought to happen to the egos of some clients after analysis. The increased self-awareness, in some cases, was thought to lead to a less overwhelming and inflated ego.
Not litterally. Though, psychiatrists work in order to "shrink" perceptions and ideas in one coherent and tangible theory of the self. They circumscribe Egos and make them a whole understandable thing.
Shrink
"Shrink" IS a slang word. It means a psychiatrist. Unless you mean "TO shrink" ...
The cast of Dr. Shrink - 1970 includes: Hugh Thelman as Psychiatrist
The noun forms of the verb to shrink are shrinkage and the gerund, shrinking.Both 'shrinkage' and the gerund 'shrinking' are concrete nouns as a word for a physically measurable difference in size.The noun 'shrinkage' is an abstract noun as a word for an allowance made for reduction in the earnings or inventory of a business due to wastage or theft; a word for a concept.
you would need to see a psychiatrist or shrink to discuss this if you want any sort of meaningful response.
Don't they really shrink in the drier?
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"Head shrink" is a slang term that refers to the practice of psychiatry or psychotherapy. It is often used informally to describe the process of talking to a mental health professional to help with emotional or psychological issues.
A "shrink person" typically refers to a mental health professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist, who provides therapy and counseling to individuals seeking to address emotional or psychological issues. The term "shrink" is colloquial and stems from "headshrinker," alluding to the idea of helping individuals "shrink" their problems. These professionals use various therapeutic techniques to support clients in understanding their thoughts and behaviors.
I think that you mean Psychiatrist? Synonyms for that word are: Psychoanalyst, Doctor, Therapist, Counselor, Advisor, Clinician, and as slang, Shrink.
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