Studies show that we all have the tendency to daydream an average of 70-120
minutes a day. Day dreaming is classified as a level of consciousness between
sleep and wakefulness. It occurs during our waking hours when we let our imagination
carry us away. As our minds begin to wander and our level of awareness decreases,
we lose ourselves in our imagined scenario and fantasy.
Lucid dreams occur when you realize you are dreaming in the middle of your dream.
"Wait a second. This is only a dream!" Most dreamers wake themselves up once they
realize that they are only dreaming. Other dreamers have cultivated the skill to
remain in the lucid state of dreaming. They become an active participant in their
dream, make decisions in their dreams and influence the dream's outcome without
awakening.
A nightmare is a disturbing dream that causes the dreamer to wake up feeling
anxious and frightened.
Nightmares may be a response to real life trauma and situations.
This type of nightmare falls into a special category called
Post-Traumatic Stress Nightmare (PSN).
Nightmares may also occur because we have ignored or refused to accept a particular
life situation. Research shows that most people who have regular nightmares have
had a family history of psychiatric problems, bad drug experiences, people who
have contemplated suicide, and / or rocky relationships. Nightmares are an
indication of a fear that needs to be acknowledged and confronted. It is a way
for our subconscious to make up take notice. "Pay attention!"
Recurring dreams repeat themselves with little variation in story or theme. These
dreams may be positive, but most often they are nightmares. Dreams may recur because
a conflict depicted in the dream remains unresolved and ignored. Once you have
found a resolution to the problem, your recurring dreams may cease.
Healing dreams serve as messages for the dreamer in regards to their health.
Dreams of this nature may be telling the dreamer that he / she needs to go to the
dentist or doctor.
Prophetic dreams, also referred to as precognitive dreams, are dreams that seemingly
foretell the future. One rational theory to explain this phenomenon is that our
dreaming mind is able to piece together bits of information and observation that
we normally overlook or that we do not seriously consider. In other words, our
unconscious mind knows what is coming before we consciously piece together the same
information.
Sleep Sleep and sleep cycles.
Facts about Sleep Amazing facts about sleep and dreaming.
Types of Dreams Different type of dreams.
Dream Interpretation More information about dream interpretation.
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