Laboritels

Laboritels is a term that emerged from the work of French philosopher and surgeon Henri Laborit. Laborit explored the biological and psychological mechanisms underlying human behavior, particularly in relation to stress, inhibition, and pleasure. He proposed that organisms, including humans, are driven by a fundamental need to maintain a state of optimal functioning and avoid negative stimuli.

Laborit's theories suggest that when individuals encounter stressful or aversive situations, they often experience a biological "inhibition" response. This response, he argued, can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including psychological distress, physiological disorders, and a diminished capacity for action and creativity. He used the term "laboritel" to describe the observable behaviors and physiological states associated with this inhibited condition.

Central to Laborit's work is the concept of the "disruptive process" or "action potential." He believed that the frustration of this potential for action, often due to environmental constraints or internal conflicts, leads to the laboritel state. This inhibition, in turn, can generate a surplus of neurochemical substances, such as catecholamines, which, if not dissipated through action, can become toxic and detrimental to the organism's health.

Laborit advocated for approaches that would allow individuals to express their action potential and avoid chronic inhibition. This included fostering environments that encourage creativity, autonomy, and emotional expression, as well as understanding and managing the biological consequences of stress. While the term "laboritel" is not widely used in mainstream psychology today, Laborit's ideas have influenced fields such as psychopharmacology, ethology, and certain strands of philosophical thought concerning human well-being and behavior.