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The Uncharted Self: Identity, War and the Limits of PsychologyBy Talal Alali, PhD. Many people live with trauma. It is common to relive traumatic experiences in vivid detail and with intense emotions, as if they were unfolding in the present rather than many years ago. In fact, many successful individuals have endured a painful childhood, a distant parent, a manipulative partner, sexual assault, the loss of a loved one, physical abuse, or the deep ache of loneliness and isolation that affects their sense of self. Millions develop mental disorders, while others normalise harmful behaviours and irrational beliefs that keep them trapped in suffering. But why do the majority emerge stronger?The Uncharted Self challenges what we think we know about the self and trauma. It questions why some individuals maintain their psychological well-being despite extreme suffering, while others struggle with depression, PTSD, addiction, or destructive coping mechanisms. It highlights the central role that self and identity play in shaping our perception and behaviour. It exposes the limitations of psychology –particularly its reliance on self-reported data –in reaching a valid understanding of how people process and survive trauma.Psychiatrists often focus on trauma’spathological effects, such as PTSD and depression. Research shows that many people internalise trauma, leading to deep-seated psychological patterns that can be harmful. However, the truth is