In the case of recurrent dreams, repetitive content could represent an unsuccessful attempt to integrate these difficult experiences. Incorporating emotional material into dreams may allow the dreamer to process a painful or difficult event. Why does our brain play the same dreams over and over again? Studies suggest that dreams, in general, help us regulate our emotions and adapt to stressful events.

These dreams may disappear for a few years, reappear in the presence of a new source of stress and then disappear again when the situation is over. In some cases, recurring dreams that begin in childhood can persist into adulthood. But some recurring themes can also be positive, even euphoric, such as dreams where we discover new rooms in our house, erotic dreams or where we fly. More than half of recurring dreams involve a situation where the dreamer is in danger.

The majority of recurring dreams have negative content involving emotions such as fear, sadness, anger and guilt. For example, being chased, falling, being unprepared for an exam, arriving late or trying to do something repeatedly are among the most prevalent scenarios. Not only do these dreams have the same themes, they can also repeat the same narrative night after night.Īlthough the exact content of recurring dreams is unique to every individual, there are common themes among individuals and even among cultures and in different periods. Recurring dreams often occur during times of stress, or over long periods of time, sometimes several years or even a lifetime. Having the same dream again and again is a well-known phenomenon - nearly two-thirds of the population report having recurring dreams.īeing chased, finding yourself naked in a public place or in the middle of a natural disaster, losing your teeth or forgetting to go to class for an entire semester are typical recurring scenarios in these dreams.īut where does the phenomenon come from? The science of dreams shows that recurring dreams may reflect unresolved conflicts in the dreamer’s life.

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