The truth about dreams (and why we forget most of them)

We forget 95% of our dreams, but there's a way to remember them! ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

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While You Were Sleeping Issue 96 | March 31, 2025 Why Do We All Have the Same Strange Dreams? Have you ever dreamed about your teeth falling out, running late for something important, or suddenly realizing you're back in school? Weirdly enough, you're not alone—these oddly specific dreams are surprisingly universal. But why? Why do so many of us experience the same bizarre dreams? And what about those incredibly vivid, lifelike dreams that feel almost real? Dreams are your brain's way of processing emotions, memories, and even stress, but their meanings aren't always obvious. If you've ever woken up wondering what that dream was all about, it might be time to find out! Decode the Meaning of Your Dreams Sleep Quiz Which of the following statements about dreams is true?   A. We only dream in black and white. B. Most of our dreams are forgotten. C. We can only dream about real people we've seen before. D. Dreams only last for a few seconds.   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Products We Love Right Now 🧸 Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket: It's our favorite weighted blanket for a reason. It's breathable, cozy, and helps calm nighttime anxiety! ⏰ Hatch Restore 2: Part sunrise alarm, part sound machine, and part pre-sleep ritual. This is our favorite all-in-one bedside companion for winding down and waking up naturally. 🛏️ Bedsure 100% Bamboo Sheets: These are the softest sheets we've ever tested! Ultra-smooth and gentle on sensitive skin, they feel like a dream (literally). 🌙 Sleep Is the Foundation Melatonin Supplement: Our in-house favorite! This formula includes GABA and L-theanine to help relax your mind and body. Enjoy an extra 25% off with code FOUNDATION25. Quick Sleep Tips 🕯️ Dim the Lights Before Bed: Lowering the lights an hour before sleep helps your brain naturally boost melatonin → [Create a Sleep-Friendly Environment] 📝 Keep a Dream Journal: Recording your dreams in the morning can improve recall and reveal surprising patterns → [Start Your Dream Journal Tonight] 📴 Set a Screen Curfew: Blue light and late-night scrolling can delay REM sleep. Power down at least 30–60 minutes before bed → [Reduce Screen Time Before Bed] 📚 Swap Your Phone for a Book: Reading (yes, an actual book) helps you relax and transition into sleep mode—without the stimulation of screens → [See Why Reading Before Bed Works] Can We Control Our Dreams? What if you could rewrite your nightmares, turning them into good dreams instead? New research from UMKC suggests that our thoughts and imagery can actually shape our dreams. Scientists are studying how changing the way we think before bed can help replace disturbing nightmares with more positive dream experiences, especially for people recovering from trauma. The idea? If we can learn to control our thoughts while awake, we might be able to reshape our dreams and even reduce trauma-related symptoms. Could dream training be the key to better mental health? Learn More About the Study Quiz Answer The correct answer is B. Most of our dreams are forgotten. About 95% of dreams fade away within minutes of waking up. No wonder it's so hard to remember them! But there are ways to improve dream recall and even train yourself to remember more of what happens while you sleep!

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