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Night Dreams

Where Imagination Comes Alive

By PorinitaPublished 11 months ago 3 min read
Night Dreams
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Night Dreams: A mysterious journey of the mind

Every night, when we close our eyes and flow in sleep, our brain takes us on an incredible journey. These trips, known as dreams, can be magical, strange or even scary. Some people dream about flying on the mountains, while others dream about talking to animals or places they have never gone. But what are the dreams really, and why do we have them?

In this article, we will find out the attractive world of night dreams, their meaning, why they are, and how they can influence our daily life.

What are dreams?

Dreams are stories and pictures that create our minds while sleeping. They can be realistic or completely imaginary. Sometimes, we dream about things happening during the day, while other times, our dreams do not have any meaning at all.

Dreams are usually during the rapid movement (RAM) phase of sleep. This is a stage of sleep when our brains are very active, even if our body is resting. Scientists believe that dreams help us process emotions, memories and ideas.

Why do we dream?

There is not a single answer to why we dream, but there are many principles of experts:

1. Memory Processing: Dreams can help our brain to organize memories and experiences from day to day.


2. Emotional treatment: Dreams can help us deal with feelings, stress or apprehensions.


3. Problem-solution: Some people find solutions to real life problems in their dreams.


4. Random brain activity: Some scientists believe that dreams are random images created by brain activity during sleep.



Even though we do not fully understand dreams, they are an important part of our sleep cycle.
Dreams come in many forms, and each type has a different effect on us. Here are some common types of dreams:

1. Lucid Dreams

In attractive dreams, you know that you are dreaming. Some people can also control their dreams, decide where to go or what to do. Lucid dream can be exciting and sometimes used to remove fear or bad dreams.

2. Bad dreams

Bad dreams are scary dreams that may make you feel frightened or worried. They are often caused by stress, fear or previous trauma. However, they are a common part of dreaming and usually nothing bad.

3. Recurring dreams

Have you ever had the same dream many times? These are called recurring dreams. They can happen when your mind is trying to tell you something, such as a hidden fear or an unresolved issue.

4. Prophecy dreams

Some people believe that dreams can predict future. While there is no scientific evidence, many people have experienced that they later came true.

5. dream Day

Although not the same as the dream of the night, the days of the day occur when our minds wander when we wake up. They allow us to imagine various situations, which can be a form of creativity or problem-solution.

What does our dreams affect?

Many things can affect what we dream about, including:

Daily activities: Whatever we do during the day, we see or think that often appear in our dreams.

Emotions: Stress, happiness, fear and enthusiasm can shape our dreams.

Foods: Eating spicy or heavy foods before bed can cause vivid dreams.

Medications: Some medicines can cause strange or intense dreams.

Sleep condition: Some studies suggest that sleeping in some positions can affect the type of dreams we have.


Meaning behind dreams

Many people believe that the meaning of dreams is hidden. While scientist

Argue that dreams are just brain activity, others feel that dreams reveal our thoughts, fear and desires. Here are some symbols of some common dreams and their meanings:

Flight: to avoid freedom or problems.

Fall: Losing control or feeling insecure.

Being followed: Avoiding any problem or fear in real life.

Teeth falling: anxiety about appearance or communication.

Meeting a dear person who died: remembering or closing someone.


The dream interpretation is subjective, which means that different people can see the same dream in different ways.

Can we control our dreams?

Yes! Some people practice lousd dreams, where they train their brain to be aware during dreams. This allows them to control what happens in their dreams. Techniques to achieve lousid dream include:

1. Checking reality: Often ask yourself, "Are i dreaming?" Waking up.


2. Dream Journals: Write your dreams every morning to identify the pattern.


3. Meditation: Practicing mindfulness can improve dream awareness.



Lucid dream can be fun and even help in removing fear or improves creativity.

How are better dreams

If you want a pleasant dreams, follow these simple tips:

Create a comfortable gold routine: Avoid stress before bed. Listen to calm music or read a book.

Keep a sleeping program: Go to bed and wake up every day at the same time.

Avoid heavy food before sleep: Eating too much can cause bad dreams.

Stay positive: Thinking about happy things before sleeping can be a pleasant dream.


Interesting facts about dreams

1. Everyone dreams: Even if you don't remember, you still dream every night.


2. Dreams are in color or black and white: some people dream in color, while others only see the colors of gray.

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