Citation

Askar AE. Derasat Nafsiyah 1991; 1(2): 289-306.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies)

DOI

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Abstract

Assessed the protective functions of dreams in a depressed 38-yr-old woman who committed suicide, a neurotic 24-yr-old man with paranoia and depression, and 2 healthy controls. Dream analysis revealed that the main function of dreams is to attain the desired victory over the aggression of the id. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Keywords

depressed 38 yr old female suicide victim & neurotic & depressed 24 yr old male with paranoia; Dreaming; Major Depression; Neurosis; Paranoid Psychosis; protective functions of dreams; Suicide