Dreaming
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Why do we dream?
Sigmund Freud suggested that dreams allow us to sort through unresolved repressed wishes.
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Carl Jung believes that dreams are presented to us as revelations to resolve emotional or religious problems and fears.
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When do people dream?
Sleep cycles usually start in period of NREM sleep followed by a short period of REM sleep. Dreaming occurs in the REM stage of sleep.
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How frequently do we dream?
Since sleep consist of constant cycles of REM and NREM sleep, People over the age of ten can dream 4-6 times a night
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What is REM Sleep?
(Rapid eye movement)It is a stage of sleep where your brain is active for a period of up to 90 minutes. This can also cause your breathing and heart rate to increase.
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Why do nightmares occur?
We all know what a nightmare is, but it is initiated due to your brains response to stress, anxiety, or fear during a period of REM sleep.If nightmares become frequent and interrupts your daily life, it's referred to as "nightmare disorder".
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Common dreams for people to have may be the experience of running or being chased, breaking your teeth, being caught in a spider web, falling (physiological), dreams also involving celebrities, water, and being lost are common.
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These dreams may occur due to what goes on throughout your day and how your brain processes events, and the level of intensity may increase the likeliness of it's involvement.
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