"The usual comment from psychologists and psychiatrists was that it's best not to encourage people to look at their dreams because they are liable to stir up problems for themselves."

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Source: Henry Reed (2005). “Dream Medicine: Learning How to Get Help from Our Dreams”, p.260, We Publish Books

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Henry Reed

Poet, Educator

Henry Reed was a British poet known for his poignant reflections on war and humanity, particularly in his notable poem 'Naming of Parts'.

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