The Unconscious Mind
Dreams are a way for the unconscious mind to communicate thoughts, memories, and desires that are suppressed during waking life.
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The Interpretation of Dreams" explores how dreams serve as meaningful expressions of repressed desires, uncovering the hidden workings of the unconscious mind.
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