4 Reasons Why We Dream At Night

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24 June 2024

During deep sleep, your brain conjures elaborate scenarios, from fleeing a horror movie villain to encountering a former partner. However, the purpose of these dreams remains unclear


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Just 8% of Americans say they never recall dreaming after waking up, according to a 2004 Gallup survey 


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Dr. Rahul Jandial in his recently published book explains, “This Is Why You Dream”


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Dr Jandial narrowed down four theories that might explain why we dream, as reported by CNBC Make It


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One theory suggests that dreams help process emotions by integrating experiences into long-term memory


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Another theory posits that dreams aid in problem-solving and creativity


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A third theory suggests that dreaming acts as a cognitive rehearsal, preparing us for potential threats


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Lastly, some researchers believe that dreams are simply a byproduct of brain activity during sleep without a specific function


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