At some point, most people are likely to experience a moment of confusion, a moment where they wonder why they are the way they are or why they feel the way they do. Sometimes people don't even ask themselves why they are like this, they just feel a sense of emptiness or not belonging. Some may face their problems while others may run away. Today we will look at the case study of Hank, a man who is socially awkward, extremely proficient with computers, overweight, and a heavy smoker. The hope of this article is to provide some insight into the reasoning behind Hank's problems. This analysis will examine the possibility of fixation, anxiety, repression, and even some manifestations of symbolic behavior. First, let's briefly look at Hank's story. Hank works with computers, which he is very skilled at. Sometimes he is required to deal with customers when other colleagues are too busy. Being socially awkward, Hank is not good at this and only seems to irritate others. His personality is very sarcastic and intimidating, but he doesn't see how this could offend others. He thinks his meetings with people tend to go very well. Hank is very obese and uses food as a way to deal with the stress of everyday life. In addition to dispelling his anxiety, Hank is a heavy smoker. All he wants is for a woman to fall in love with him, because if someone fell in love with him, he could quit smoking and lose weight. According to the founding father of psychology, Sigmund Freud, there are five different developmental stages that we must go through during childhood to become fulfilled individuals. What Freud argued was that we all go through certain sexual phases in childhood which we go through for biological reasons. He discusses... halfway through the paper... and why he has such a sarcastic attitude. Instead of thinking about his problems and trying to solve them, he eats and smokes, finding a way to calm down. As can be seen in this evaluation, Hank is a superb example of the principles of psychoanalytic theory. It is an excellent example of the fixation of the stage of psychosexual development, as well as symbolic behavior and repression. After carefully observing his case study, one could say that there is a direct correlation between his eating and smoking habits, with the way he was raised in those first eighteen months of life. Those first eighteen months of his life managed to leave a mark and make an impact that will last a lifetime. Well, unless he is willing to undergo in-depth psychotherapy. Works Cited Jerry M., B. (2010). Personality (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cenage Learning, Inc.