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Understanding dreams.(Behavioral Health Advisor 2007)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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What are dreams?
Dreams are images and stories that appear to all of us as we sleep, much like the thoughts and daydreams that we have during the day. Every human being dreams. The dreams we are likely to remember occur during periods of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, which we have several times each night.
What are the major characteristics of dreams?
* Most dreams have in them several people familiar to the dreamer.
* Most dreams have as their setting a building, home, or recreational area. Few take place at work.
* Strong feelings (like fear or anger) may occur in dreams.
* Dreams feel very real to the dreamer, ...