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…
Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon that manifests at the boundaries of wakefulness and sleep, characterized by a temporary inability to move or speak while transitioning into or out of sleep. This state is marked by the individual’s consciousness of their surroundings paired with a form of paralysis akin to the muscle atonia typically experienced during…
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…
I once experienced a lucid dream where I was walking with a friend, D., in an open field. Throughout the dream, I was acutely aware of its nature as a dream, yet everything appeared vividly real. D.’s image was indistinguishable from her real-life appearance, and the sensation was akin to reality, despite my conscious awareness…
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…
In the article “Neuropsychoanalytic Findings in a Patient with Bilateral Lesions of the Amygdala” by Gerald Wiest & Elisabeth Brainin, ( Neuropsychoanalysis An Interdisciplinary Journal for Psychoanalysis and the Neurosciences Volume 12, 2010) – dreaming is discussed in the context of a patient with selective bilateral lesions of the amygdala undergoing psychoanalytic therapy.The patient’s dreaming…
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…