Sometimes dreams are random, unique, and never to be had again in your life.
And other times, you have the samedreamover and over (and over) again.
What is a recurring dream?
Just as it sounds, a recurring dream is a dream that keeps coming back.
What causes it?
According to Ellis, this is a million-dollar question.
A certain amount of repetition is normal, particularly in terms of dream themes.
If you exhibit a particular behavior repeatedly, she explains, you’ll probably keep having the accompanying dream.
When the behavior changes, the dream will likely stop (but more on that later).
Potential explanations for recurring dreams:
Stress dreams vs. recurring dreams.
Stress dreamsand recurring dreams certainly have some overlap, though they’re not always one and the same.
A stress dream may not be recurring, and a recurring dream may not necessarily be related to stress.
Common recurring dreams.
Dreams about being chasedor having yourteeth fall out, for example, are far from unusual.
As Ellis adds, dreams about beingnaked in publicare also common.
Other times, though, it’s not so simple.
“Dreams about people can be read on the literal level if it makes sense to do so.
How to stop recurring dreams.
And according to Ellis and Loewenberg, there certainly is.
“When you get that recurring dream, it’s the subconscious' way of nagging us.
Better sleep & less stress are key.
Forbetter sleep, remember to keep a consistent sleep schedule (wake time and bedtime!
), eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of movement.
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