Recurring dream

For the compilation album by rock group Crowded House, see Recurring Dream (album).

A recurring dream is a dream which is experienced repeatedly over a long period. They can be pleasant or nightmarish and unique to the person and their experiences.

Common themes in recurring dreams

Through psychological analyses and studies, some recurrent themes have been identified. These include dreaming of being chased and pursued, which has been repeatedly demonstrated as being the most frequently experienced recurrent theme. The following themes below have been found to contribute to more than half of recurring dreams:[1]

The subjects of recurring dreams do vary. The following examples are also common:

Psychological disorders associated with recurring dreams

Possible explanations for recurring dreams

Treatment methods for recurring dreams

See also

References

  1. Yu, C. (2010). Recurrence of typical dreams and the instinctual and delusional predispositions of dreams. Dreaming, 20(4), 254-279
  2. 1 2 Delaney, G. (1997). In Your Dreams: Falling, Flying and Other Dream Themes. New York: Harper San Francisco
  3. Davis, J. L., Byrd, P., Rhudy, J. L., & Wright, D. C. (2007). Characteristics of chronic nightmares in a trauma-exposed treatment-seeking sample. Dreaming, 17(4), 187-198. doi:10.1037/1053-0797.17.4.187
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Barret, D. (2001) Trauma and Dreams. Harvard University Press
  5. Zadra, A., Desjardins, S., & Marcotte, E. (2006) Evolutionary function of dreams: A test of the threat simulation theory in recurrent dreams. Consciousness and Cognition, 15, 450-463
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