The same script can be reused in different situations where we experience similar emotions. These themes can be thought of as scripts or ready-to-dream scenarios that provide us with a space where we can digest our conflicting emotions. Similarly, being inappropriately dressed in one's dream, being naked or not being able to find a toilet can all represent scenarios of embarrassment or modesty. This is a typical example of a metaphor that can represent emotions of helplessness, panic or fear experienced in waking life.

For example, dreaming about a tsunami is common following trauma or abuse. Recurrent dreams often metaphorically reflect the emotional concerns of the dreamers. These dreams tend to recur during stressful situations and cease when the person has resolved their personal conflict, which indicates improved well-being. The presence of recurrent dreams has also been associated with lower levels of psychological well-being and the presence of symptoms of anxiety and depression. Many theories agree that recurring dreams are related to unresolved difficulties or conflicts in the dreamer's life. In the case of recurrent dreams, repetitive content could represent an unsuccessful attempt to integrate these difficult experiences.

Incorporating emotional material into dreams may allow the dreamer to process a painful or difficult event.

Why does our brain play the same dreams over and over again? Studies suggest that dreams, in general, help us regulate our emotions and adapt to stressful events.

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