2/28/2024 0 Comments School of dragons night terror![]() The unconscious psyche, revealing itself through the medium of dreams could be explored through the images visualised by the dreamer, whether it be a nightmare or dream. In contrast Jung considered that every individual had the ability to decode their dreams, often with guidance from a professional, given that the dream was ‘unique’ to him. However, he does not focus on nightmares or night terrors, rather referring to ‘repetitive dreams of traumatic neurosis,’ what we would now possibly refer to as ‘post-traumatic stress disorder.’ The anxieties and dreams associated with these ‘neuroses’ do not fit into his theory of dreams. Fundamentally, Freud considered dreams to be a fulfilment of wishes. By using a technique known as ‘free association’ he believed that the conflict manifested in the psyche could be deciphered. ![]() He viewed them as a means of expressing a repressed wish, often one he would under normal circumstances, keep suppressed. He describes dreams as ‘the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious’ (1900: 608). Freud’s ‘Interpretation of dreams’ (1900) is a formative and significant publication exploring the psychoanalytical interpretation of dreams. Delving into the realm of psychoanalysis briefly and considering the views of the two great psychologists, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, provokes an interesting framework of thoughts, whether used in a homeopathic context or not. That which is expressed in a dream or nightmare /night terror is specific and personal to the dreamer and can only be seen in the context of the person experiencing it. Whitmont believes, in Jungian style, that a dream reveals to the therapist, where our deep seated conflicts and tensions lie. A carefully selected homeopathic remedy can facilitate making the unconscious conscious: “ dreams are allegoric and symbolic statements from a universal information bank.” ( Whitmont, 1993:15-16 ) And a dream is a “ performance that mirrors our inner reality.” (Whitmont, 1993:20). This is particularly pertinent with reference to dreams and nightmares, which is why it is necessary, within the context of this work to discuss this. In contrast, often someone will remember their nightmare, which generally happens in the REM cycle of sleep, which is lighter, and will invariably wake, and seek solace.Įdward Whitmont (1912-1998) both a homeopath and a Jungian psychologist, demonstrated to us that as homeopaths, we could learn much from studying psychology, specifically in his case, Jungian psychology. Nor will they have any recollection of the experience. They will not be able to identify anyone trying to help them, or be even aware of their presence. The person having a night terror is usually in a deep stage of sleep, despite looking as if they are awake. Possibly the biggest difference between nightmares and night terrors is that night terrors have a huge impact on those witnessing, as discussed whilst nightmares scare those experiencing them. As homeopathy treats the whole person, dreams are a significant and often important diagnostic tool, when seen in context with the totality of symptoms. This continued, throughout his childhood, and now as a young adult, still occurs. We, meanwhile, as parents, were helpless and to a degree, mildly traumatised by our inability to help or comfort. Eventually he would sleep, and wake in the morning, unaware of what had happened. Terror was etched on his face, his eyes open, face flushed, pupils dilated: he would talk, incomprehensively. ![]() One of my children (the youngest twin), would as a toddler, leave his bed and run, terrified around the house, crying, inconsolable, unwakeable, not open to any form of consolation, not aware of my presence. I have a deep personal interest in the aetiology and potential treatment particularly of night terrors. Thus, a brief synopsis of the psychological approach will be presented also the conventional definition of nightmares and night terrors together with possible aetiologies, followed by ten remedies, each of which have characteristic symptoms aiding in differential diagnosis. In my opinion, it is helpful and possibly necessary to have an understanding of the two former aspects, to aid comprehension of a phenomenon which is often without any reasonable interpretation. The intention of this article to elucidate and explore the world of nightmares and night terrors, from a conventional, psychological and homeopathic perspectives. In what other way can one deal with them? Unless the content of the dream rightly understood is inspired by alien spirits, it is part of my own being.’ Sigmund Freud ![]() ‘Obviously one must hold oneself responsible for the evil impulses of one’s dreams.
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