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Abstract
The pre-conceptual trauma is conceived as the substance that structures repetition-compulsion. Freud’s contributions on this subject are considered, as well as other post-Freudian views. The main purpose of this investigation is to distinguish what are the main reasons that feed repetition-compulsion. Seven are considered: a) the presence of magic in omnipotent infantile defenses; b) idealization in the need of a ‘rescuer’; c) protective and introjective identifications; d) vengeful hope; e) self–envy; f) deferred action; g) trauma entanglement.