DREAMS, WHAT THEY ARE AND MEAN

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Today I'll be writing about a very common thing about 90% of all humans experience. "Dreams".

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What Are Dreams?

Dreams are basically stories and images our mind creates while we sleep. Dreams can be vivid. They can make you feel happy, sad, or scared. And they may seem confusing or perfectly rational. Dreams can occur anytime during sleep . But most vivid dreams occur during deep, REM (rapid eye movement ) sleep , when the brain is most active. Some experts say we dream at least four to six times per night.

Why Do We Dream?

There are many theories about why we dream, but no one knows for sure. Some researchers say dreams have no purpose or meaning and are nonsensical activities of the sleeping brain . Others say dreams are necessary for mental, emotional, and physical health. Studies have shown the importance of dreams to our health and well-being. In a certain study, researchers woke subjects just as they were drifting off into REM sleep. They found that those who were not allowed to dream experienced:
Increased tension
Anxiety
Depression
Difficulty concentrating
Lack of coordination
Weight gain
Tendency to hallucinate

Many experts say that dreams exist to:
Help solve problems in our lives
Incorporate memories
Process emotions

If you go to bed with a troubling thought, you may wake with a solution, or at least feel better about the situation. Sigmund Freud believed dreams are a window into our subconscious.
He believed they reveal a person's:
Unconscious desires
Thoughts
Motivations

Freud thought dreams were a way for people to satisfy urges and desires that were unacceptable to society. Perhaps there is merit with all these theories. Some dreams may help our brains process our thoughts and the events of the day. Others may just be the result of normal brain activity and mean very little, if anything. Researchers are still trying to figure out exactly why we dream.

What Do Dreams Mean?

Just as there are varying opinions as to why we dream, there are also different views as to what dreams mean. Some experts say dreams have no connection to our real emotions or thoughts. They are just strange stories that don't relate to normal life. Others say our dreams may reflect our own underlying thoughts and feelings -- our deepest desires, fears, and concerns, especially recurring dreams. By interpreting our dreams, we may be able to gain insight into our lives and ourselves. Many people say they have come up with their best ideas while dreaming, so dreams may be a conduit of creativity. Often people report having similar dreams -- they are being chased, fall off a cliff, or appear in public naked. These types of dreams are likely caused by a hidden stress or anxiety . While the dreams may be similar, experts say the meaning behind the dream is unique to each person. Therefore, many experts say not to rely on books or "dream dictionaries," which give a specific meaning for a specific dream image or symbol. The particular reason behind your dream is unique
to you. Although scientists can't say for sure what dreams mean and why we dream, many people find meaning in their dreams.

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