Why Do We Dream?

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Dreams are often a response to our daily thoughts, it is a reflection of what in our minds in the preceding days.

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The questions, "Why do we dream?" or "What is the function of dreaming?" are easy to ask but very difficult to answer. The most honest answer is that we do not yet know the function or functions of dreaming.

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We dream to exercise the synapses, or pathways, between brain cells, and that dreaming takes over where the active and awake brain leaves off.

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Why do we dream? There have been many theories proposed, and not a single consensus. Some researchers suggest that dreams have no purpose and others believe that dreaming is essential.

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When do We Dream?

We dream when we are agitated or disturbed about something that may have happened during the day. Also, eating too late in the evening can make you have dreams at night.

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How do We Dream?

During sleep the subconscious mind stays awake. It will go through events that have recently happened, as well as thoughts you have had. Sometimes people can see glimpses of the future

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Why We Dream?

There is no proven reason why we dream. There are different theories, but the most popular is Freud's theory that our dreams are our wishes together with whatever activity we did

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How Often do We Dream?

The average person dreams about five times per night. This happens during the REM, Rapid Eye Movement, periods of sleep. The brain is almost as active in REM sleep, as it is when

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