sigmund freud the interpretation of dreams book

It requires two things: increasing attention to his mental memories and eliminating criticism, through which he usually selects the thoughts that arise in his brain. Attributing to the 'dreaming soul' a propensity for a special mental activity, to which it is practically incapable in a waking state.įor the successful interpretation of the dream, the mental preparation of the client is necessary. Conducting mental activity in the dream to a minimum ģ. Recognizing that in the dream, the entire psychic activity of the waking state continues Ģ. The dream reveals our unknown nature, our true desires and traits, in which we are afraid to admit even to ourselves.Ī dream represents an object not entirely, but in part, taking some of its property, features or contour.Īll theories are divided into three groups, regarding the degree of participation and character of mental activity in dreams:ġ. The dream speaks the language of images, not of words and concepts. The meaning of the dream eludes explanation, when the mind tries to think out, to connect the incomprehensible images and excerpts of sleep into a whole. Interpretation can help in the diagnosis of latent or emerging diseases. The dream is influenced both by external (cold, sound, light), and internal stimuli (diseases of internal organs). No impression from the memory of a person disappears without a trace. The dream contains memories from the past, which at first glance are not important in the present. The dream consists of our conscious and unconscious desires that were in real life.ĭreams are often forgotten, as they are not realized. The dream has the property of turning a small annoyance that arose during a sleep, into a huge event. This will explain the causes of mental illness (neurosis, psychosis, hysteria). Analyzing these theories, the author singles out the main ideas of knowledge about dreams:Ī dream is a psychic phenomenon that can be explained. The book begins with a review of significant theories about the nature of dreams, accumulated before the writing of this monograph. The scientific literature dealing with the problems of dreams Psychoanalysis explains the nature of this puzzle, revealing the secret of sleep. There is always a sense in it, our desires are reflected. Written by Anastasia Melnyk, Nursalin Ashfiĭream is a 'royal road' to the knowledge of the unconscious, the mysterious sphere of the psychic life of a person. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.

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Sigmund freud the interpretation of dreams book