Do you know how to go back to sleep after a nightmare? Nightmares are very vivid and frightening dreams that occur during rapid eye movement or the REM stage of sleep . Although most common in children, nightmares can happen to anyone and in many cases can disrupt sleep. If you've had a…
Have you ever asked yourself: why does everyone dream? Dreams are the stories and images that our imaginations conjure up as we sleep. Most people dream of life experiences and concerns, and most dreams involve sights, sounds, and emotions, along with other sensory experiences such as smells and tastes. They can be funny, romantic,…
Even though we conceive of sleep as "powering down," our brains are far from resting while we sleep. When there is no external stimulus or ideas, the brain utilizes this time to clean, consolidate memories, and imprint new knowledge. And we now know that one of these nighttime processes is dreaming. But why do…
The majority of the population can dream, and they do every night. Dreaming is a very natural phenomenon that happens during the REM stage. However, some people do not dream, and naturally they ask: Why don't I have dreams? It can make a person feel left out if they do not see (or remember)…
Many of us do not remember a significant portion of our dreams. However, sometimes, we are remembering dreams all of a sudden. Have you ever wondered why you are suddenly remembering old dreams? If yes, let’s look at some possible reasons for suddenly remembering dreams!
1. More Micro-Awakenings
"Big dreamers" (those who…
Small traumas experienced during the day, old traumas, inner conflict, or even digestive problems can be the source of nightmares. Fortunately, most people rarely get it. But some people face the problem of having nightmares every night. Often these are recurring nightmares. What do these bad dreams hide? What are the…
"I dream every night, is it normal?" You may ask yourself this question, as most people do. We spend almost one-third of our lives sleeping, and we dream all through that time. While numerous theories exist to explain why we dream , none yet knows for sure what is their purpose or meaning. Some…
Have you ever wondered how to stop recurring nightmares? Nightmares and recurring dreams are sad or disturbing dreams. Studies show that more than 50 percent of adults report having nightmares from time to time. However, some people have more frequent nightmares. These are called recurring nightmares. Recurrent nightmares are more common in…
Have you ever wondered how to have good dream? The stress in our waking life is often carried over into our sleep as well, so there isn't always an easy fix for stressful dreams and nightmares. There are, however, a few things you may do before bed to prepare yourself for a more restful,…
Nightmares are hallucinations that occur during certain stages of sleep . According to Sigmund Freud, who is a psychoanalyst and neurologist, the reason why we get bad dreams, is the satisfaction of our desires. He claims that it is easy to prove. Our minds produce stories and visuals in our dreams. They can…