{"id":6465,"date":"2020-05-15T01:40:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T05:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dreamgates\/?p=6465"},"modified":"2020-05-21T11:41:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:41:26","slug":"why-do-my-dreams-seem-so-real","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dreamgates\/2020\/05\/why-do-my-dreams-seem-so-real.html","title":{"rendered":"Why Do My Dreams Seem So Real?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever woken up having had a dream so vivid that, for a moment, you\u2019re surprised to find yourself in your bed in familiar surroundings? Many people have vivid dreams at some point. These dreams can be delightful, cryptic, frightening, or seemingly from out of this world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What makes a dream vivid is that you have \u2018total recall\u2019 when you awake. There is a degree intensity to these dreams that make them different from those you regularly experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of vivid dreaming<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re repeatedly <\/span>experiencing vivid dreams<\/span>, there may be an underlying cause. Several factors could be playing into making your dreams so real.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the primary causes of vivid dreaming is stress and the anxiety that often accompanies it. The daily stress of facing challenges at work or home is enough to affect your dream patterns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For many people who have undergone traumatic experiences, the resultant stress has a severe effect on their dreams. Anxiety can be driven by other factors, although it could be the prospect of having nightmares that could make a person anxious about going to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

An irregular sleep pattern, such as that caused by shift work, jetlag, or insomnia, can also cause you to dream more vividly. Some medicines prescribed for chronic conditions such as depression, hypertension, Parkinson\u2019s, and heart conditions contribute to vivid dreaming. Excessive use of drugs or alcohol affects your dream patterns, and so does the withdrawal that follows if you stop using them.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can you do about vivid dreaming?<\/b><\/p>\n

If your vivid dreams have become an impediment to a good night\u2019s sleep, it\u2019s time to investigate the available interventions. Many people have turned to sleep medication in the past, although there is a more natural alternative available.<\/span><\/p>\n

CBD (cannabidiol) oil is gaining traction as a treatment for anxiety, and it has helped countless people get better quality sleep. At <\/span>wtphemp.com<\/span><\/a>, you can buy American-grown CBD products that might help you close the door on vivid dreams that leave you feeling exhausted. We The People HEMP products have a proven track record and are known for their purity and quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is CBD?<\/b><\/p>\n

CBD brings to mind different images for people, which are based on their knowledge about the substance. Many continue to labor under the impression that CBD and marijuana are the same things. This is by no means the case. In addition to small quantities of CBD, marijuana contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the chemical compound that has mind-altering properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The hemp plant might well belong to the cannabis plant family, but it differs from its relative, the marijuana plant. Hemp contains high quantities of CBD but only tiny traces of THC. Therefore, you can use CBD oil and rest assured that you won\u2019t become high or addicted, as you might after prolonged use of marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n

The role of CBD oil in treating stress and anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n

CBD interacts with the body\u2019s endocannabinoid system, which regulates the manufacture and secretion of hormones. One of these is cortisol, a hormone the body releases when it perceives stress or a threat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lower cortisol levels help to <\/span>reduce feelings of stress<\/span> and the anxiety it produces. The presence of CBD can also help the body provide the correct levels of melatonin, a hormone essential for sound sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the best results, CBD oil should be used as part of a stress relief program that includes meditation, deep breathing, relaxation techniques, and exercise. Another critical thing you should be is making sure your bedroom is conducive to sleep and that you relax, unwind, and unplug well before you put your head down for the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

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