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Find out how, when, and what we dream.

   Have you ever woken up from a dream that was so vivid and lifelike that
   it actually seemed real? It's such a surreal experience that it may
   make you wonder: What exactly is a dream, anyway? Scientists have long
   tried to figure that out. The basic definition is that dreams are
   subconscious imaginings that contain sounds, images, and other
   sensations while you sleep. Below, find out the answers to other
   frequently asked questions.

   When Do You Dream?

   Dreams happen most often during REM (rapid eye moment) sleep, which is
   the deepest stage of sleep. This stage makes up about 20 to 25 percent
   of adult sleep and occurs in intervals that can last anywhere from a
   few minutes to 30 minutes. You cycle through REM sleep a number of
   times during the night, and if you happen to wake up in the morning
   during that stage of sleep, a dream may seem fresher in your mind.

   What Do You Dream?

   Dreams can be about, well, anything at all. They can be magical and
   exhilarating, totally strange, or even horrifying (those could be
   called bad dreams, nightmares or night terrors). Dreams could include
   the most obvious individuals in your life--such as family members,
   friends, and pets--as well as people you've never seen before. They
   might take place in a familiar setting, like the office where you work.
   Or the setting might be a faraway location, such as the moon, or a
   fictional place, such as a main character's home on a television show.

   Check out these other informative articles to find out why you dream
   and how often you do it.

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