Frequently Asked Questions about DREAMS
Version 1.1, June 11, 1997
(c) Pamela Ryan

In general, the opinions expressed in this FAQ are my own, although I have tried my best to include other viewpoints and to present them with fairness and accuracy. If you have suggestions, corrections, additions, etc. please e-mail pryan@prairienet.org.

1. Does everybody dream?

2. Is it normal to have dreams immediately upon falling asleep, without going through the other sleep stages first?

3. How can I increase/decrease my dream recall level?

4. Are dreams really important or meaningful?

5. Is there anything special about recurring dreams?

6. Why do we dream?

7. Do we dream in color?

8. Do blind people dream?

9. Is it true that you can have an hour's worth of dreams in just a few seconds?

10. I would like to interpret or analyze my dreams - how should I do it?

11. What does [this dream] mean...?

12. Is it normal to have nightmares?

13. How can I cure my nightmares?

14. Is it normal to sometimes feel paralyzed in your bed?

15. Are sleepwalkers "acting out" their dreams?

16. Do people really have psychic dreams?

17. How can you tell whether your dream will come true?

18. Is it true that if you die in your dream, you will die in real life?

19. Are dreams related to our health?

20. How do substances like drugs and foods affect our dreams?

21. What are the best books about dreams?

22. Is it possible to control your dreams?

23. Is it normal to have a "dream within a dream"?

24. How do we know that we aren't dreaming right now?

 

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