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Nikunj Jani

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Exploring dream content as an expression of underlying mental states: A thematic analysis of ten clinical cases in homoeopathic practice - A pilot study

International Journal of Psychiatry Research July 1, 2026 Nikunj Jani, Chirag Shah

Background: Dreams contain emotional, interpersonal and experiential material that may relate to waking-life concerns. In homoeopathic practice, dreams are traditionally considered during case-taking; however, their interpretation is often subjective. Systematic thematic analysis may provide a more transparent method for exploring the relationship between dream content and the mental state of...

Evolution of dream narratives during clinical follow-up: An observational longitudinal qualitative analysis of ten homoeopathic cases

International Journal of Research in Psychiatry July 1, 2026 Nikunj Jani, Chirag Shah

Background: A thematic analysis of ten clinical cases identified five recurring domains in dream narratives: threat, anxiety and loss of control; suppressed and repressed emotional experience; aggression, conflict and the threatened self; attachment, sexuality and unmet relational needs; and vulnerability, isolation and inadequacy. The present analysis examines the follow-up component of the...