A dream is a succession of images, ideas, emotions and sensations that usually occur involuntary in the mind during certain stages of sleep. The content and purpose of dreams are not fully understood although they have been a topic of scientific,philosophical and religious interest throughout recorded history. Dream interpretation is the attempt at drawing meaning from dreams and searching of an underlying message.
Dreams mainly occur is the rapid eye movement stage of sleep when brain activity is high and resembles that of being awake . REM sleep is revealed by continuous movements of the eyes during sleep. Al times, dreams may occur during other stages of sleep. However,these dreams tend to be much less vivid or memorable. The length of a dream can vary;they must last for a few seconds or approximately 20-30 minutes . people are more likely to remember the dream if they are awakened during REM phase. The average person has three to five dreams per night and some may have up to seven however most dreams are immediately or quickly forgotten. Dreams tend to last longer as night progresses.
Opinions about the meaning of Dreams have varied and shifted through time and culture. Many endorse the Freudian theory of dreams that dreams reveal insight into hidden desires and emotions . Other prominent problem solving or simply are a product of random brain activation.
Dreams can be fascinating,exiting,terrifying or just plain weird. While there is no clear consensus on (why we dream). While dreams are often heavily influenced by our personal experiences.
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