Dreams are a natural part of our sleep cycle. Interpreting our dreams has always been intriguing to people and we often try to find meaning in the subjects we dream about. Most people who recall their dreams have repeated dreams and science has been trying to explain this phenomenon. It is our understanding that these come from some open and unresolved issues we have in real life. This is supported by the fact that we are much more likely to have these kinds of dreams on the days when we experience a lot of stress.
Key Takeaways:
- Dreams appear to help us regulate emotions and process difficult or painful events.
- Recurrent dreams are metaphorical, with the same script used for similar emotions even in different situations.
- The most intense recurrent dreams are traumatic nightmares that directly reproduce trauma.
“The majority of recurring dreams have negative content involving emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, and guilt.”
