Was Freud's work widely accepted in his time?

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My ideas were met with significant resistance and controversy, often challenging prevailing scientific and societal norms. The emphasis on sexuality, the unconscious, and the reinterpretation of cultural phenomena like religion and social structures were met with skepticism and outright rejection by many. Yet, the rigor of my investigations and the compelling nature of my case studies also garnered a dedicated following.

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