Why Do We Really Dream?

Dreams remain one of the most puzzling aspects of human life, fascinating scientists, psychologists, and philosophers for centuries.

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Sigmund Freud believed dreams are a window into hidden desires and repressed emotions.

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Modern researchers suggest dreams help process memories, regulate emotions, and boost problem-solving.

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Across cultures, dreams are seen as signs or glimpses of the future, though science calls it coincidence.

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In lucid dreams, people realize they’re dreaming and can actively shape the dream world.

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Brain scans show rapid activity during REM sleep—the stage when most vivid dreams occur.

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Experts believe dreams work as emotional “therapy sessions,” helping the mind reset for the next day.

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