Anal

• The anal stage is the second stage of psychosexual development happens between the ages of 18 months and three years.
• During the anal stage, the libido becomes focused on the anus, and the child derives great pleasure from defecating. 
• An example of this stage would be a child who takes pleasure in controlling and releasing their bowels.
• Freud believed this type of conflict tends to come to a head in potty training, in which adults impose restrictions on when and where the child can defecate. 
• The nature of this first conflict with authority can determine the child’s future relationship with all forms of authority.
• Unresolved conflicts or issues during this stage can lead to problems later on, such as excessive cleanliness, stubbornness, or a need for control.
• Early or harsh potty training can lead to the child becoming an anal-retentive personality who hates mess, is obsessively tidy, punctual, and respectful of authority.  They can be stubborn and tight-fisted with their cash and possessions. This is all related to the pleasure of holding on to their feces when toddlers and their mum insist they get rid of it by placing them on the potty until they perform
• 1. The anal-expulsive personality underwent a liberal toilet-training regime during the anal stage. In adulthood, the anal expulsive is the person who wants to share things with you.  They like giving things away. In essence, they are “sharing their s**t”!”  An anal-expulsive personality is also messy, disorganized, and rebellious.