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Dreams are a phenomenon that have fascinated and perplexed humans for centuries. Although psychology has made great strides in unravelling the mysteries of the mind, dreams remain one of the most enigmatic aspects of human consciousness. The human brain possesses an extraordinary capacity to imagine, think and create; as a result, the information produced in a dream can be incomprehensible and surrealistic. Listed below are six of the most insane and intriguing facts about dreams that have been uncovered.
- During sleep, the body experiences nocturnal erections, and both men and women are capable of experiencing orgasms, albeit unconsciously. Dreams can be sexual fantasies or include sexual situations, and in theory, this physiological activity may be an explanation for this phenomenon. However, the mechanisms behind this are still unknown and require further research.
- Secondly, lucid dreams are a state in which an individual is aware that they are dreaming. As a result, they can control their actions, thoughts and behaviours within the dream. In other words, lucid dreamers have the ability to manipulate their dream world and shape their own experiences. Studies suggest that lucid dreaming could be harnessed to aid in the treatment of mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety and PTSD.
- Scientists have found that people tend…
