Types Of Dreams

                  TYPES OF DREAMS

• Daydreams 

Studies show that we all have the tendency to
daydream an average of 70-120 minutes a day. Day
dreaming is classified as a level of consciousness between
sleep and wakefulness. It occurs during our waking hours
when we let our imagination carry us away. As our minds
begin to wander and our level of awareness decreases, we
lose ourselves in our imagined scenario and fantasy.

• Lucid Dreams

Lucid dreams occur when you realize you are
dreaming. "Wait a second. This is only a dream!" Most
dreamers wake themselves up once they realize that they
are only dreaming. Other dreamers have cultivated the
skill to remain in the lucid state of dreaming. They become
an active participant in their own dreams, making decisions
in their dreams and influencing the dream's outcome
without awakening.

• Nightmares

A nightmare is a disturbing dream that causes the
dreamer to wake up feeling anxious and frightened.
Nightmares may be a response to real life trauma and
situations. This type of nightmare falls under a special
category called Post-traumatic Stress Nightmare (PSN).
Nightmares may also occur because we have ignored
or refused to accept a particular life situation. Research
shows that most people who have regular nightmares have
had a family history of psychiatric problems, bad drug
experiences, people who have contemplated suicide,
and/or rocky relationships.
Nightmares are an indication of a fear that needs to
be acknowledged and confronted. It is a way for our
subconscious to make up take notice. "Pay attention!"
We’ll have more later in the book about nightmares and
steps you can take to overcome them.

• Recurring Dreams

Recurring dreams repeat themselves with little
variation in story or theme. These dreams may be
positive, but most often they are nightmarish in content.
Dreams may recur because a conflict depicted in the
dream remains unresolved or ignored. Once you have
found a resolution to the problem, your recurring dreams
will cease.

• Healing Dreams

Healing dreams serve as messages for the dreamer in
regards to their health. Many dream experts believe that
dreams can help us avoid potential health problems and
help us to heal when we are ill. Our bodies are able to
communicate to us through our dreams to "tell" us that
something is not quite right with our bodies even before
any physical symptoms show up. Dreams of this nature
may be telling the dreamer that he/she needs to go to the
dentist or doctor

• Prophetic Dreams

Prophetic dreams also referred to as precognitive or
psychic dreams are dreams that seemingly foretell the
future. One rational theory to explain this phenomenon is
that our dreaming mind is able to piece together bits of
information and observation that we normally overlook or
that we do not seriously consider. In other words, our
unconscious mind knows what is coming before we
consciously piece together the same information

• Signal Dreams

Signal dreams help you how to solve problems or
make decisions in your waking life.

• Epic Dreams

Epic dreams (or Great dreams) are so huge, so
compelling, and so vivid that you cannot ignore them. The
details of such dreams remain with you for years, as if
your dreamt it last night. These dreams possess much
beauty and contain many archetypal symbology. When
you wake up from such a dream, you feel that you have
discovered something profound or amazing about yourself
or about the world. It feels like a life-changing
experience
You might be wondering what exactly is going on in
your head when you dream. Coming Next "Why Do We Dream."   atj