There are many theories of the function of dreams, Kuras says. While scientists know a great deal about what happens physiologically when people dream , there's still much to be studied about what happens psychologically. For example, researchers know that people with post-traumatic stress disorder are likely to have nightmares. But people without PTSD have nightmares, too, so it can't be said that nightmares always accompany psychological conditions.
One concept that's generally accepted is that dreaming is a highly emotional process , because the amygdala -- an emotional center in your brain -- is one of the areas of your brain that's most active during dreams, according to neuroimaging studies. Part of this is biological, Kuras says, as neurotransmitters forming memory are less active during sleep, and dream forgetfulness also appears to be related to the level of electrical activity in the brain during dreams.
Additionally, it could have something to do with the content of your dreams, Kuras says: Early psychoanalytic theory suggested that difficult or traumatic information in dreams is suppressed, and the dreamer is less likely to retrieve or analyze it.
Meir Kryger , a sleep medicine doctor at Yale Medicine, tells CNET that most people remember their dreams when they're awakened in the middle of a dream or in the first few moments after a dream has ended.
But the catch is that the memory only lasts for a short time -- unless you write it down or repeat it in your head over and over, there's a good chance you'll forget the dream. It's actually likely that it's more common to forget dreams than it is to remember them, Dr. Kryger says. When you wake up also matters.
Research has shown that people who wake up during REM sleep report more vivid, detailed dreams, whereas people who wake up during non-REM sleep report fewer dreams, no dreams or dreams of little significance. Dream meanings are mostly speculation, but what matters is how your dreams relate to your own life.
Different cultures throughout history have ascribed meaning and importance to dreams, though there's little scientific evidence that dreams have particular meanings attached to them, Kuras says, "No one has yet determined with exactitude what dreams or the images in dreams mean. That dreams are significant indicators of one's subconscious mind is a basic assumption in various cultures, but in different ways.
Kryger says that dreams are "mostly speculation in terms of specific meanings. The first train of thought can be attributed to Sigmund Freud , who is recognized as the first person to assign definitive meanings to dreams -- like that dreaming about a king and a queen actually means you're dreaming about your mother and father, Dr.
Although dream psychoanalysis may have only begun in the last century or two, people have studied dreams for far longer: Aristotle wrote about dreams as early as B. Lauri Quinn Loewenberg, a professional dream analyst, says the problem with arriving at proof across the board "is that dreams and their meanings are so very personal because they are based on the person's individual life experiences. Additionally, neuroscience tends to focus on the function of dreaming like memory retention rather than the "comparative analysis between the imagery in dreams and the content of the previous day, which is how I approach dream analysis," Loewenberg says.
That said, certain dreams do have meanings attached to them, if for no reason other than holding significance for many people. Below, Dr. Kryger, Kuras and Loewenberg discuss meanings about common dreams and symbols in dreams. Though there's no true evidence that the elements have particular meanings -- it's mostly speculation, Dr.
If during the talk, a sleeping person was overwhelmed by negative emotions, fear , irritation or despair, it means that in real life the dreamer should rather carefully behave with others and follow his own words, otherwise harsh and rash expressions can aggravate relations with his colleagues and acquaintances. The person with whom the dialogue takes place is of great importance in the interpretation of a dream.
If the dreamer does not see his interlocutor , this means in reality a person may lose his good friend because of his rash actions or words. For a married woman , talking with her friend, warns that the dreamer's family life is in danger. The opportunity to get a thing that a young lady dreamed about for a long time, the fulfillment of desires and plans, this is what a conversation with a loved one symbolizes in a dream. If you had a conversation with a guy whom you like in reality , it means that soon friendship and communication with him will grow into something more.
It will be useful for young women to know why they are having a conversation with a rival in a dream. Such a picture is interpreted by the dream book as a sign that in the near future the dreamer should not commit rash acts and make rash decisions regarding relations with her lover, otherwise the opponent will achieve what she wants.
A discussion with the enemy in a dream warns the dreamer about the dangerous plans that the enemy started behind his back. If the dialogue went smoothly, without unnecessary emotions and accusations, then most likely the ill-wisher wants to make amends to the conflict. If in a dream there was a verbal skirmish with mutual insults and threats , then in real life the confrontation between the dreamer and the enemy will resume.
It is quite an unusual and frightening dream where a person is talking to death. However, it is in such a conversation that dreamer can find out what he is doing wrong and how to positively affect his life. Recalling the topic of the conversation, as well as the words of the angel of death, much can be changed in the future.
For a married woman, talking to her husband in a dream is interpreted by the dream book as the presence of misunderstanding or claims to the lady from her husband.
Freud reveals the appearance of sexual problems in spouses, which may lead to the fact that one of them will find solace on the side. A dialogue with a deceased brother suggests that someone close to you is in dire need of the help of a sleeping person. A conversation with mother reveals a misunderstanding in the family, which can turn into unpleasant proceedings and quarrels.
In most cases, speaking with a dead person in a dream predicts health problems in real life. For businessmen, this picture speaks of the heavy workload of a sleeping person, which can turn into depression and a breakdown, only the correct sleep and rest regimen will help avoid a serious ailment. A young man who had a dream talking with a girl will soon be very disappointed in his chosen one.
The Dream Interpretation advises not to make any rash actions and speak frankly with your beloved, because what you hear may be a lie, slander of enemies and envious people. According to the dream book, a conversation with the president in a dream means that the sleeping person is very disappointed in life and does not see any future prospects for himself.
Such a dream testifies to the dreamer's moral fatigue. Solitude and conversation with your spiritual mentor will help you restore strength and raise your spirit. For a man a dream about talking to a woman , according to the dream book, means troubles associated with the jealousy of a chosen one. In most cases, the behavior of the young man himself makes the other half suspect him of infidelity. It is worth restoring a trusting relationship with a lover, otherwise the dreamer may lose his beloved.
You have put your own goals on hold. Help for you is always around the corner. The dream denotes your creativity and mind power.
You want to be more adventurous. Your mind is probably taking a mystical turn. Books and lectures may come to your attention, and discussions with friends who share your interests should set your mind going.
Expand your mind. Dream about hearing conversation expresses something very personal to you. You may feel vulnerable. The dream is sometimes opportunities and possibilities. You are refusing to accept things as they really are. Dream about phone conversation is a clue for your good health and prosperity. You are underutilizing your power and strength.
You are changing your beliefs about something. The dream is a premonition for misfortune, loss of honor and respect and hostility amongst friends and loved ones.
You are doubting the power of your femininity. Dream about conversation with deceased indicates the birth of something new. You are drawing the line and creating boundaries. You feel it is your job to repair and put things back in order.
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