Do you really know? Why do we forget our dreams?
Jan 25, 2025
Ever wonder why you can hardly recall your dreams? Most people forget them, even though we all dream! The podcast explores the fascinating stages of sleep, especially REM, where the longest dreams occur. Discover why some dreams stick while others drift away, and find out effective tips to improve your dream recall. Delve into the intriguing science of sleep and what happens to our bodies during these vivid nighttime adventures!
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Dream Recall
- We all dream, but some never recall doing so.
- Dreams can disappear from memory quickly when transitioning from REM to slow-wave sleep.
Sleep Cycles and Dreams
- We cycle through REM and slow-wave sleep throughout the night, with each cycle lasting about 90 minutes.
- Most dreaming occurs during REM sleep, with longer dreams happening towards morning as REM phases lengthen.
Physiological Changes During REM
- During REM sleep, our eyes move rapidly, body temperature rises, and heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure increase.
- These physiological changes occur while we are actively dreaming during the REM stage.