Dreamcatchers: Trapping the Stories of the Night
Dreams, those fleeting glimpses into alternate realities, have captivated human imagination for millennia. They can be vivid, surreal, and often leave us pondering their meaning. While there's no definitive answer to the question of what dreams truly represent, countless theories and studies have shed light on their fascinating nature. The Science Behind Dreams Dreams primarily occur during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, a stage characterized by increased brain activity. This is when our eyes move rapidly, and our bodies become paralyzed to prevent us from acting out our dreams. During REM sleep, various regions of the brain become active, including those responsible for emotions, memory, and visual processing. This combination of neural activity gives rise to the vivid imagery and experiences we encounter in dreams. Theories of Dreams Freudian Theory Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, proposed that dreams are a manifestation of our unconscious desires, fears, and repres
