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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Dream Analysis
  • Psychoanalysis

Background:

  • Previous research has focused on specific dream inclusion types.
  • This paper investigates the uncanny in dreams and its potential function.
  • The uncanny refers to something strangely familiar yet unsettling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore a specific instance of the uncanny within a dream.
  • To analyze the dynamic reasons behind the inclusion of an uncanny element.
  • To understand the psychological impact of discovering a dream element's real-world connection.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of a patient's dream.
  • Exploration of the patient's associations with a dream element.
  • Utilizing online search (Google) to verify dream content.
  • Psychoanalytic interpretation of the dream's symbolism and repressed memories.

Main Results:

  • A patient dreamed of an author's name, initially perceived as fictitious.
  • The name was discovered to be real, creating an uncanny experience.
  • The author's book title triggered associations with childhood memories and repressed genetic connections.
  • This led to a profound sense of awe and awakening from a 'hypnotic spell'.

Conclusions:

  • Dream work can utilize uncanny representations of reality for complex psychological purposes.
  • The uncanny in dreams may serve to access and process repressed memories.
  • Such experiences can lead to significant psychological shifts and insights.