The Vanishing Patient: Digital Ghosting and the Fragility of the Online Analytic Frame

This post explores the modern clinical phenomenon of "digital ghosting"—the sudden, silent termination of therapy via online platforms. Drawing on a real-world case of a client who "de-matched" 30 minutes before a session, the article delves into the psychodynamic mechanics of the narcissistic wound and the "bad breast." The narrative examines how the ease of...