Psychology facts

Dreams and Sleep 🛌 💭💭.

When we fall asleep in this world ,we wake up in another world ...

i) You Can Dream In Black And White.

ii) Dreams Can Serve As Warning Signs

iii) Your Gender Can Influence What You Dream About.

iv) Lucid Dreaming

Lucid dreaming, which usually occurs during the REM ( rapid eye movement)period of sleep, is the capacity to be awake while dreaming. The majority of people in the world have experienced lucid dreams, but they typically only happen a few times a year.

v)Human History has Shifted Due to Dreams.

• Niels Bohr’s dream led him to discover the atomic structure.

• Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” was initiated from a vivid nightmare she had experienced and is now considered the world’s first science fiction novel.

• Albert Einstein discovered his principle of relativity through a vivid dream.

vi) Sleep Paralysis and Dreaming -

When you awaken while having a dream, you experience sleep paralysis. When we dream, our body are programmed to shut down, which causes our muscles to become immobile. Your body may still be in the dream phase even while your mind is awake; as a result, you remain cognizant but paralyzed, which is a highly frightening sensation..

vii) Brain Activity🧠

Brain activity and dreams are closely linked, as dreams are a result of brain activity during sleep. The brain’s activity during dreaming can provide insights into various aspects of human behavior and emotions.

viii) Creativity Flows in the Dream State.

The concept that dreams can stimulate creativity has been present for centuries. People from various cultures and eras have used dreams as sources of inspiration for their artistic and intellectual creations. While dreams are often regarded as trivial or meaningless, they can be a rich source of creative insight and problem-solving abilities.

One theory about why dreams can be so creative is that they allow us to access parts of our minds that are normally hidden from us. During the waking state, the conscious mind is in control, filtering and analyzing information from the outside world. However, during sleep, the unconscious mind takes over, and the conscious mind is less active. This allows for the free flow of thoughts and ideas that may not have been possible during waking hours.

ix) Euneirophrenia.

Euneirophrenia is a term coined by American psychologist Dr. Mark Blechner that refers to the feeling of contentment and well-being that comes from having pleasant dreams.

The word is derived from the Greek words euneiros, meaning “having good dreams,” and phrenia, meaning “state of mind.”

Euneirophrenia can have a positive effect on our overall mental health and well-being, and it is often associated with a good night’s sleep.

The experience of Euneirophrenia can also inspire creativity and increase motivation

x) Forgotten Dreams💭💭

Forgotten dreams are those that we cannot remember after waking up. It is normal to forget some dreams, but if you frequently have trouble remembering them, it could be due to a number of reasons.

The most common cause is not getting enough sleep, as dreams occur during the REM stage of sleep.

Stress, anxiety, medication, and alcohol or drug use can also affect dream recall.

Some techniques that may help improve dream recall include keeping a dream journal, practicing good sleep hygiene, and focusing on your dreams as soon as you wake up.