TJHMS, Volume 8 Issue 1(Jan. - March) 2025
Review Articles
B- AWARE (BEWAR) ON THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES IN THE REALM OF CANINES
Anju Singh, Yash Gaurav Mishra
It’s fascinating how Hahnemann’s observations predate the formal concept of the unconscious mind. His mention of “mania of self-destruction” suggests an awareness of complex psychological states that resonate with later psychoanalytic theories. The idea that underlying conditions can manifest as overt symptoms highlights a depth of understanding about the interplay between mental and physical health.
In his work, Hahnemann acknowledged that diseases could have both somatic and psychological dimensions, even if he lacked the terminology we use today. His insights into chronic disease and the latent stages of illness point to a recognition of deeper, perhaps unconscious, processes at work in the patient’s psyche. This foreshadows later explorations into how unresolved conflicts or traumas can influence behaviour and health.
His ability to observe these phenomena and articulate them—albeit in a different framework—demonstrates his pioneering spirit in the field of medicine. The intersection of his ideas with those of Freud illustrates a continuum in understanding human health, one that integrates both the visible and hidden aspects of our experiences.
