תורת החלומות DREAM THEORIES AND SCIENCE OF DREAMING
editor Dr. Raz even / razeven.dreams-at-gmail.com/ lucid dreams / neuropsychoanalysis of dreaming / parasomnias / consciousness in dreams /
Integration of Freudian Theory and Modern Neuroscience Freud’s psychoanalytic theory posits that dreams reveal latent content, such as our repressed desires and unresolved conflicts. Modern neuroscience offers parallels through studies on the Default Mode Network (DMN), which remains active during REM sleep and is associated with vivid dreaming (Nielsen and Powell, 2022). This activity suggests…
DR George Northoff in his book “neuropsychoanalysis in practice” discusses the question of why dreams appear so real and vivid, and why they contain objects. The author suggests that the brain is predisposed to creating a sense of space and time, and that this is what makes dreams feel so real. Additionally, the author suggests…
From an art theory perspective, lucid dreaming can be seen as a form of ultimate creative expression, where the dreamer, aware they are dreaming, becomes both artist and audience to the unfolding narrative of their dream. This aligns with the concept of the “artist’s mind” as a space of limitless potential, where imagination is unbounded…
Understanding Nightmares: Insights from Science and Psychoanalysis Nightmares vs. Nocturnal Panic Attacks Unlike nocturnal panic attacks, which typically occur in the first half of the night during non-REM sleep, nightmares predominantly arise during REM sleep, a phase marked by rapid eye movements and vivid dreaming. As REM sleep periods lengthen towards morning, nightmares become more…
very interesting findings that aphasia patients mantain ability to speak in their dreams.In a recent Aphasia Cafe discussion, this topic emerged regarding patients with aphasia and their dream experiences. One participant shared that, despite his aphasia during wakefulness, he found himself able to speak effortlessly in dreams. This revelation prompted The National Aphasia Association to…
Mark Solms, in his book “The Neuropsychology of Dreams,”discusses the syndromes of cessation of dreaming, particularly focusing on Charcot-Wilbrand Syndrome (CWS).He differentiates between the frontal versus posterior brain lesions, with a detailed analysis of CWS. This neurological condition often results from damage to brain areas like the occipital cortex and medial temporal lobe, is typically…