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2020年3月11日 · According to sleep experts, the reason why you don't have dreams could have two different answers. You might be sleeping through your dreams, causing you to consistently forget them, or...
- Nicola Dall'asen
2023年1月20日 · The dream world is fascinating—but not if you're someone who wakes up wondering, Why don't I dream? If it seems like you haven't been dreaming lately, here are a few potential reasons why—plus how to get your dreams back on track, according to experts.
- Overview
- How dreams work and why you may not have them
- Does not dreaming affect sleep quality?
- Tips for remembering your dreams
- Is a lack of dreams a symptom of an underlying condition?
- Takeaway
You might remember a dream in intricate detail, or you might wake up with the faint hint of a dream that fades away. But is it possible to sleep without dreaming at all?
Science hasn’t been able to fully explain the purpose of dreaming. It may be a way to help us process emotions and make sense of the world. That’s probably why even the most outlandish dreams contain snippets of reality.
You might remember a dream in intricate detail, as vivid as anything you’ve ever experienced. Or you might wake up with the faint hint of a dream that fades away before you can fully grasp it.
Maybe you can’t remember even the tiniest sliver of a dream. It’s unlikely that you never, ever dream, though you could be in a dry spell because you’re not sleeping well. Or it could be that you simply can’t recall your dreams.
We can’t know for certain if a person never dreams. We do know that some people rarely, if ever, recall their dreams. If you have trouble remembering dreams, you’re in good company.
Most of us have 4 to 6 dreams a night, but we forget the vast majority of them. The dream you’re most likely to remember is the one you had just before waking up.
Dreams tend to occur during the rapid eye movement (REM) cycle of sleep. A 2019 study noted that our ability to make memories is impaired during REM sleep. That would help explain why we’re prone to forgetting dreams.
Missing out on REM sleep could mean missing out on dreams, too. Poor sleep can be a consequence of a health problem or a contributing factor in one.
There’s a connection between quality of sleep and dreaming. If you’re dealing with insomnia or sleep disruptions, you may be missing out on REM sleep. This is the stage where you’re most likely to dream.
Lack of quality sleep can make mental health disorders worse, and mental health disorders can exacerbate sleep problems.
You wake up with a dream on your mind. Minutes later, you can no longer recall it. That’s frustrating. Or maybe you can’t remember dreaming at all.
Either way, here are a few tips to promote your dream recall:
•Before going to sleep, tell yourself that you want to dream and remember those dreams.
•Place a notebook and pen next to the bed. Every time you wake up, no matter what time it is, write down everything you can remember about your dreams, even it’s just a small detail or emotion.
•Set an alarm to wake up a bit earlier, when you’re more likely to recall a dream.
•Linger a moment before getting up. Think about dreams and review your notes from the night.
If you can’t remember dreaming but you’re sleeping well, there’s probably nothing to worry about.
If you’re not getting enough quality sleep, make an appointment with your doctor. Lack of sleep can worsen existing health problems or lead to poor overall health.
It can also be a sign that you have an underlying condition, such as sleep apnea or insomnia, that your healthcare provider should address. There are many effective treatments for sleep disorders.
While sleep problems and depression are linked, not dreaming doesn’t mean you have depression. See a doctor if you have other signs of depression, such as:
•overwhelming sadness
•fatigue
Rather than not dreaming at all, it’s more likely that you don’t remember your dreams.
On its own, not dreaming is no cause for concern, and there are even a few things you can do to encourage dream memory.
When a lack of dreaming is due to lack of quality sleep, that’s another story. Poor sleep could be a sign of a physical or mental health problem. Chronic sleep problems can harm your overall health.
Sleep disorders are treatable, so it’s worth making an appointment with a doctor.
- Ann Pietrangelo
2012年4月21日 · It appears you can have REM sleep with very low dream recall or possibly without dreams entirely. There may even be groups of individuals who never recall their dreams or who do not dream.
2018年3月25日 · Surprising Science — March 25, 2018. The serious health consequences of not dreaming. Forty percent of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. But there’s another key ingredient...
2024年5月14日 · One of the most common reasons for not dreaming is sleep deprivation. When we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies choose to get the rest they require over dreaming. This means that we may spend less time in the REM stage, which is when most dreaming occurs. Stress and Anxiety. High amounts of stress and worry can also disrupt our ability to dream.
2024年5月13日 · If you “don’t dream,” it could mean that you are having a difficult time recalling, or remembering, the dreams you do have. It could also mean that you aren’t reaching the REM stage...
