
Why do you dream? What's REM sleep?
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Dreams are the mind’s nighttime playground.
They happen during REM sleep — short for Rapid Eye Movement.
This is the most active stage of sleep.
Dreaming begins after you cycle through light and deep sleep.
It takes about 90 minutes to reach your first REM stage.
Your brain becomes hyperactive again, almost like you’re awake.
But your body stays still, in a state called muscle atonia (stiffness).
Why do humans and other mammals dream?
Dreams help you process emotions and store emotive memories for longer.
They help decide which memories to keep and what to delete.
It’s the clearing out yesterday's cluttered impressions to make space for a new day.
Dreams are often vivid, strange, and full of meaning.
They connect your experiences, past and present.
They might solve problems, spark creativity, or feel deeply emotional.
Lack of REM sleep disrupts this important process.
You may feel forgetful, unfocused, or emotionally drained.
Without dreams, the mind misses its nightly reset.
Want to dream easier, deeper, and longer?
Help your brain at night by drinking your fluids during the day.
Stick to a consistent sleep schedule.
Avoid screens and bright lights before bed.
Create a cool, calm, and cozy space for rest.
Dreams are the brain’s way of healing, adjusting, and rebooting.
Give yourself the gift of enough deep REM sleep, and let your mind flourish.
They happen during REM sleep — short for Rapid Eye Movement.
This is the most active stage of sleep.
Dreaming begins after you cycle through light and deep sleep.
It takes about 90 minutes to reach your first REM stage.
Your brain becomes hyperactive again, almost like you’re awake.
But your body stays still, in a state called muscle atonia (stiffness).
Why do humans and other mammals dream?
Dreams help you process emotions and store emotive memories for longer.
They help decide which memories to keep and what to delete.
It’s the clearing out yesterday's cluttered impressions to make space for a new day.
Dreams are often vivid, strange, and full of meaning.
They connect your experiences, past and present.
They might solve problems, spark creativity, or feel deeply emotional.
Lack of REM sleep disrupts this important process.
You may feel forgetful, unfocused, or emotionally drained.
Without dreams, the mind misses its nightly reset.
Want to dream easier, deeper, and longer?
Help your brain at night by drinking your fluids during the day.
Stick to a consistent sleep schedule.
Avoid screens and bright lights before bed.
Create a cool, calm, and cozy space for rest.
Dreams are the brain’s way of healing, adjusting, and rebooting.
Give yourself the gift of enough deep REM sleep, and let your mind flourish.