Even if you can't remember, did you know you're actually dreaming every night? Sometimes it might be a nightmare, and if you're lucky, sometimes it's a wonderful dream. It's pretty crazy thinking about how our minds are able to throw us into these made-up worlds and made-up situations. What's even more crazy is knowing that a lot of people also share similar dreams. Here are 10 terrifying nightmares and 10 pleasant dreams that people often have. How many have you had?
1. Falling
Have you ever been jolted awake because you dreamt you were falling in your sleep? It's kind of crazy how real it feels! That drop in your stomach is honestly such an unsettling sensation, and being forced awake like that leaves you feeling anxious and scared. At least you're not alone - most people will say they've experienced this before.
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2. Being Chased
A pretty common nightmare people get is being chased by some evil entity in their dreams. Sometimes it's a monster, sometimes it's a person. But no matter who's chasing you, the feeling is absolutely terrifying. Because as we all know, we always either never get away, or we do just by the skin of our teeth.
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3. Losing Teeth
Here's a really random and uncomfortable nightmare people often get - losing your teeth. If you've never had this nightmare before, lucky you! It's incredibly stressful and scary watching your teeth fall out or slowly crumble. It feels so real too!
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4. Being Late
The awkward feeling of being late and having everyone's eyes on you is such an uncomfortable feeling that we hate getting in real life and in our dreams. But in these nightmares, for some reason, it's always the worst case scenario. It's being late to an important test, a lifechanging meeting, and so on.
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5. Being Trapped
For people with claustrophobia, there's no nightmare worse than being trapped. It's so annoying how you always seem to be stuck in a tiny room with little to no space and no help on the way. It's a disturbing dream that always leaves you breathless and anxious when you finally awake.
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6. Public Humiliation
Everyone is scared of getting publicly humiliated which is why it's such a common nightmare for so many people. Even in our dreams we aren't safe? Our brains really conjure up the wackiest scenarios, like showing up to school without pants or blanking out in front of a massive audience.
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7. Natural Disasters
While most people haven't experienced a serious natural disaster in their life like an earthquake, tsunami, or tornado, for some reason, our dreams really want us to get a taste of them. These terrifying nightmares throw us into the chaos and leave us feeling scared and shaky when we wake up.
8. Losing a Loved One
In our opinion, the worst kind of nightmare is dreaming about losing someone we love. These tend to feel awfully realistic and you might even wake up crying. Experts say that these dreams might come from feelings of hidden fears bubbling up or being worried about abandonment.
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9. Unpreparedness
Not all nightmares are about being scared, sometimes they make us feel stressed instead. Ever have a nightmare about being so unprepared? For example, having to give a big presentation you weren't told about or having to do an important test you didn't study for? While they might not feel as fear-inducing as being chased, trust us, these nightmares don't make us feel any better.
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10. Paralysis
One of the scariest things that can happen when you sleep is waking up to sleep paralysis. After dreaming about being unable to move or speak, you open your eyes only to find that it's happening in real life. Many people who have experienced this voice how terrifying and unsettling it is.
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1. Flying
Everyone grew up hoping that they could fly, and while it's not possible in real life, it is in your dreams. One common dream that no one ever complains about is being able to fly. Nothing like getting a bird's eye view of the world and flying high in the skies!
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2. Finding Money
While we do wish this would happen in real life, it feels pretty good to dream about it too. Finding money, and we mean loads of money, in your dreams is a sign you're about to have a pleasant sleep. After all, the possibilities are endless; who knows what you're going to do with that money?
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3. Reuniting with Loved Ones
Just as losing a loved one is a terrible nightmare, reuniting with one makes for a comforting dream. Whether it's completely made up or a memory of something you did together, these dreams never fail to leave a smile on your face. You might wake up with tears in your eyes, but they're definitely happy ones.
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4. Success and Achievement
We're all just working hard towards achieving our goals, and sometimes in our dreams, that carries over. Dreams about success and winning can be surprising boosts of morale. Getting a taste of victory and what it'll feel like to accomplish those goals can be a friendly reminder of what we're working so hard for in the first place.
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5. Vacationing
You may not be able to travel to a tropical resort in real life, but you sure can in your dreams! Providing you with a fun 8 hour getaway, dreaming about vacations is always fun. It's the next best thing so we'll happily take it!
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6. Finding Love
You might not have met your Prince Charming or Princess in real life yet, but you sure dream about them a lot. A lot of people often have romantic dreams about finding their true love or experiencing a whirlwind relationship. This just goes to show you that so many people out there are always thinking about finding their perfect someone.
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7. Superpowers
Let's be honest, what's cooler than having superpowers? The best part about dreams is that there are no limitations. You can literally create a world made from your imagination. That's why dreaming about having superpowers is so fun - you know it can't happen in real life so you might as well enjoy it during your sleep!
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8. Exploring New Places
Whether it's a real place on Earth or a completely fictional, fantastical world, exploring new places in your dream can be both exciting and comforting. It might help satisfy your craving to explore the world, even if it's just in your mind.
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9. Helping Others
Whether you're a hero saving a damsel in distress or simply volunteering to help out people in need, it's surprisingly common for people to dream about helping others. It always makes you feel content and satisfied when you wake up.
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10. Reliving Happy Memories
The best kinds of dreams are ones that let you relive past happy moments that actually happened in your life. It's like experiencing it for a second time! These nostalgic dreams can be about anything from childhood memories to special events to lifechanging moments.
