Dreams & Nightmares
I.introduction
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"Dreams are the touchstones of our characters." - Henry David Thoreau
Have you ever been curious about what your dreams and nightmares actually mean?
Dreams can be mysterious, but understanding the meaning of our dreams can be downright baffling. The content of our dreams can shift suddenly, feature bizarre elements or frighten us with terrifying imagery. The fact that dreams can be so rich and compelling is what causes many to believe that there must be some meaning to our dreams. People have always been fascinated by their 'secret' night-time journeys. Over the years there have been many theories as to why we dream and the function dreams serve.
II. What is a dream? – What is a nightmare
Nightmare’s distinction is its frightening and emotional content. People wake up in fear in the middle of a nightmare. Because of this, you are more likely to remember your nightmares than your good dream. Studies have said that sensiive people are more prone to nightmares because of of their empathetic surroundings.
Dream is a series of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep. We all experience dreams while we sleep
III. Facts about Dreams
Dreams can be fascinating, exciting, terrifying or just plain weird.
1. Everybody Dreams
2. But You Forget Most of Your Dreams
We forget most of our dreams just right after waking up because of our brain condition while were asleep. Although most dreams vanish, certain ones tend to remain. These dreams were so beautiful or bizarre, they captured our attention and increased activity in our DLPFC. Thus, the more impressive your dream or thought, the more likely you are to remember it.
How to understand what your dreams mean
The symbolism in dreams