Freud argued that parapraxes were those things which were commonly referred to as mistakes, but were actually the manifestation of subconscious truths and intentions. There are many different types of parapraxes, but the type we are most familiar with are misspeakings, or slips of the tongue. ... Things that are said cannot be taken back, I think that patients and people in general subconsciously see it as an opportunity to free themselves of a burden. ... Putting the milk away before I even use it or having to stand and back track in my mind what "I came here for" is common place. ...

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