We dream because our brain is busy while we sleep. When you go to bed, your brain keeps working, it's like a kid who doesn't want to stop playing just because the lights are off. Sometimes your brain makes up stories with pictures and sounds, and that’s what dreams are. They can be silly or scary, but they help your brain rest and learn.
Examples
- You dream about flying because your brain is pretending you're like a bird.
- You dream about being chased by a monster because you had a scary moment earlier that day.
- You dream about eating cake because your favorite dessert was on the table when you went to bed.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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