Are Your Dreams Trying to Tell You Something?

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While You Were Sleeping Issue 74 | October 28, 2024 What Do Your Dreams Really Mean? Have you ever dreamt of your teeth falling out or, worse, getting knocked out? Maybe you've felt yourself fall off a cliff or out of a plane, suddenly plummeting through the air. You wake up feeling unsettled, wondering what it all means! How is it possible that so many of us have these same, eerily similar dreams? Do these dreams actually mean something? Are they worth analyzing, or should we just let them drift away? We asked the experts and did the research. You'll get answers to these questions and more when you read our new article on dream interpretation. How to Interpret Your Dreams Sleep Quiz How much time does the average person spend dreaming each night?   A. 30 minutes B. 1 hour C. 2 hours D. 3 hours   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! How Do Supplements Affect Your Dreams? Melatonin doesn't just help you fall asleep—it can also lead to more vivid dreams by increasing your time in REM sleep, the stage where most dreaming happens. Similarly, GABA, known for its calming effects, can also enhance dream vividness as it promotes deeper, more restorative sleep. Of course, we don't recommend melatonin supplements with GABA just for the dream boost—our goal is more restful, quality sleep. But hey, if vivid dreams are part of that equation, then so be it! Explore Melatonin Supplements Sleep Tip of the Week Want to remember your dreams more vividly? Keep a dream journal next to your bed. Write down anything you remember as soon as you wake up—it can help train your brain to recall dreams more clearly over time. Social Media Use Linked to Nightmares A recent study has revealed a surprising link between social media usage and nightmares. The study found that excessive social media use doesn't just disrupt sleep—it may actually increase the intensity or frequency of unpleasant and even terrifying dreams. Interestingly, the earlier someone starts using social media and the more frequently they use it, the more severe these dreams tend to become! Learn More Quiz Answer The correct answer is C. On average, we spend about 2 hours dreaming every night, but here's the catch—we typically only remember 10% or less of our dreams by morning!

Logan Foley | Editorial Director Did you know you're more likely to remember a nightmare than you are a happy dream? No wonder those scary moments haunt us the next day!

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