People are reporting having very vivid dreams since being quarantined. We dream for a reason!
Dreams are one way we discharge feelings and experiences that we have not fully expressed or understood during our waking hours. Therefore, it is not uncommon to be dreaming more and remembering your dreams during stressful times.
Common themes during lockdown and heightened anxiety may include:
- Dreams about being trapped or lost
- Dreams in which you feel anxious, but do not feel anxious upon waking
- Dreams about loved ones; living and deceased
Do not be frightened by more vivid dream activity during this time. It is normal and it is a healthy way your mind and body are coping with intensified emotion.