The dreams may seem to repeat themselves on a loop and be scary and surreal at times.
Theres a certain mystery that surrounds these fever dreams.
If youve ever had a fever dream, youve probably wondered: What exactly causes these peculiar dreams?
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Does everyone have such wild dreams?
What is the science behind them?
Research has also found that fevers can have strong impacts on sleep.
In particular, fevers impact the types of dreams that people have.
Fever dreams also tend to be highly repetitive, she says.
Its common to feel cold and hot, or to alternate between the two.
But how fevers affect our brain, moods, and dreams is a different story.
Lets take a look at what causes fever dreams.
She notes that neurotropic medication (i.e., medications that directly affect the brain) have a similar impact.
The dreams may represent the strong emotions of fear or concerns you have when you are feverish.
Its also why fever dreams may involve negative imagery or scary narratives.
Dr. Stout shared that his fever dreams are reminiscent ofpast drug experiences.
I am a recovering addict with 19 years sober, he said.
Fever dreams for Dr. Rohrscheib involve a ton of repetition.
Coping With Fever Dreams
Fever dreams arent usually anything to worry about.
In this case, youd want to visit a healthcare professional for advice.
I think it is beneficial to bring dreams into therapy, Dr. Stout says.
I believe that much wisdom may be gleaned from the action and characters of a dream.
Dreams are there to help us and give us clues if we know how to look.
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