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8 interesting facts about dreams
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
Every night a person dreams, but this area still remains an unsolved mystery for the human mind. Today Ilive will share some little-known and surprising facts about dreams.
Strange dreams may be connected to reality
Strange dreams, the meaning of which is difficult for us to understand, can have a direct relation to real life. In such dreams hidden signs and symbols can be hidden, and in order to decipher them, a person just needs to analyze the events that occurred in his dream. At least, this is what Jeffrey Sumber, a psychotherapist from Harvard University, says. Dr. Sumber advises to analyze the feelings that a strange dream evokes.
Are there any most common dreams?
Yes, and the most interesting thing is that most often people dream about cheating. So, when you wake up in tears and cold sweat, know that you are not alone. Dr. Levi Quinn Levenberg, an expert in the field of dreams, says that according to the results of a survey of more than five thousand people, a dream about cheating is the most common, but often it has no basis and can only tickle your nerves.
How many dreams can you see in a night
Waking up in the morning, we barely remember the end of our last dream, and in fact, there may be dozens of them, we just don’t remember them. According to Dr. Levenberg, a person dreams every 90 minutes throughout the night. The first dream can last about five minutes, and before waking up, a person can “watch” a whole series, 50-60 minutes long.
After waking up, sleep can be delayed
Surely you know how you want to continue watching a beautiful, pleasant dream. Sleep can really be delayed. To do this, you need to remain calm and not move after waking up. In addition, this way you will be able to remember the dream better.
Dreams will help in learning
This is very relevant during the period of exams and sessions, when a tormented schoolchild or student sits at a textbook and with a blank look once again tries to understand what is written. Instead of an extra hour over a book, it is better to go to bed, say scientists from Harvard University. They explain this by the fact that during the time when the brain dreams, the process of learning and assimilation of new information is more active.
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What do recurring dreams mean
In order to stop recurring nightmares from visiting you every night, you need to figure out what your consciousness is trying to tell you in this way. Dr. Levenberg gives the example of dreams about teeth that can fall out or break in a dream. Teeth, like any other part of our mouth, symbolize words, communication, communication. Pay attention to this, perhaps the cause of recurring dreams is problems in communication with relatives or colleagues.
Managing your sleep isn't that difficult
According to the results of a survey of three thousand people, more than 60% reported that they could control their dreams. The participants of the study said that they were able to adjust the events in their dreams. This could be useful for people who suffer from frequent nightmares.
You can see dreams in reality too
To "watch" a dream, you don't have to wait until night and go to bed; you can see a pleasant dream at your desk or anywhere else. The main thing is to remember what you saw at night, and then the plot will unfold on its own. According to Dr. Bulkley, such a dream in reality helps to relax and relieve tension, and also helps to establish contact between our consciousness and the unconscious part of the mind.