Category Archives: Neuropsychology

Freudian Theory and Modern Neuroscience

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 … Continue reading

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why dreams appear so real and vivid

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 … Continue reading

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Art Theory: Lucid Dreaming as a Creative Canvas

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 … Continue reading

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Understanding Nightmares: Insights from Science and Psychoanalysis 🔮⚫

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 … Continue reading

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Aphasia and dreams

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 … Continue reading

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cessation of 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 … Continue reading

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