A sleep expert has explained why you might be having particularly vivid dreams right now, revealing the top 10 places your subconscious could be drifting come spring.
Martin Seeley, CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay, revealed that we’re actually more likely to dream vividly in spring, or more specifically, April.
He also explained how longer days and lighter evenings, as well as the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, play a role in the quality and duration of our sleep.
Martin said: “A study found that our sleep is most disrupted in spring. This is because our wake-up times are earlier – due to longer daylight hours – and, as a result, our sleep duration decreases. It has also been found that our sleep time is shorter when the days are longer.
Martin Seeley, CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay, revealed that we are actually more likely to dream in spring, or more specifically April (stock image)
“In fact, the same study found that in spring, our sleep time is reduced by 25 minutes – even going to bed two minutes earlier than in winter.”
“This could be attributed to the production of melatonin, which is a hormone that helps you sleep. Melatonin is regulated by light and darkness; when there is more light (like in spring and summer), you don’t produce as much melatonin. With less light, you produce more.
After conducting an in-depth study analyzing over 279,750 dream-related Google searches to discover which ones are most likely to occur, dream analyst Inbaal Honigman also decoded what these dreams actually mean…
The 10 best dreams of spring
After conducting an in-depth study that analyzed more than 279,750 dream-related Google searches to discover which ones are most likely to occur, renowned psychic and dream analyst Inbaal Honigman (pictured) also decoded what these dreams actually mean .
1. Teeth fall out
Inbaal said: “Teeth are the sign of ages and stages of life. We are born with nothing, go through two periods in childhood and adulthood, and begin to lose them again in old age.
“Therefore, dreaming of losing teeth symbolizes loss, such as leaving a relationship or even moving.”
2. Pregnancy
According to Inbaal, many pregnancy dreams are just predictions.
She said: “Parents-to-be dream about their pregnancy even before the home pregnancy kit turns pink, and it’s common to see the gender of your baby or correctly predict the due date.
“Beyond fertility, pregnancy in a dream can represent the desire for a new job or a creative project, like a ‘new lease of life’.”
3. Spiders
Inbaal revealed that dreams about spiders are usually a sign that you need to “face your fears and insecurities.”
She said: “Just as spiders meet the challenge of creating and maintaining their webs with precision, you are invited to meet life’s challenges with resilience and determination.
“Now is the time to meet the challenges with resilience and determination. Pay attention to the details of your dreams for more specific insight into your unique situation.
4. Fall
Martin Seeley said: “When you dream of falling, it is actually a physiological reaction to the body falling asleep.
“When the nervous system begins to calm down and your heart rate and blood pressure drop, this can trigger a dream fall, also known as a ‘hypnic jerk.’
“The movements may be minor but sometimes they are violent enough to wake you up. These sudden movements usually only last a second or two, but they can be quite surprising if you’re not expecting them.
“Although they are not a dream, if they occur often, they are a metaphorical nightmare because they disrupt your sleep.”
5. Hair falls out
“Losing your hair in a dream can symbolize worries about aging, stress, or a feeling of loss of control,” Inbaal revealed.
“It’s a reflection of your inner thoughts and anxieties about physical appearance and self-image.”
6. Fire
Inbaal revealed that dreams of fire can have many different meanings.
“It can symbolize passion, light, destruction, anger and so much more,” she revealed.
“The trick to understanding what your fire dream means is to look at the rest of the dream. If you weren’t afraid of fire, this could be a reference to your own inner fire.
“Your views and opinions may change, leading to a renewal of yourself. If you are burned by fire, it indicates that you are angry and “burning inside.”
7. Ghosts
Martin Seeley said: “Ghostly apparitions are often the effect of a sleep disorder called sleep paralysis. We go through different phases of sleep during the night.
“REM (Rapid Eye Movement) is when we dream. We are also paralyzed at this stage, so we cannot achieve our dreams. But sometimes we can wake up partially, hallucinate but have trouble moving.
“It can be terrifying, but it explains why you may ‘see’ a person or character near your bed or in your room and also feel unable to move.”
8. Being cheated on
Inbaal said the upsetting nature of dreams about cheating in relationships means they can impact your sleep.
“The feeling of betrayal, shame and hopelessness that comes with infidelity can ruin a good night’s sleep,” she said.
“If you dream of an ex-partner cheating on you, you may be trying to make sense of the separation. You might worry that their loyalty was never with you, and you might suspect that they were cheating in real life too.
“Or if you dream that your current partner is cheating on you, this dream shows your own insecurities rather than unfaithful thoughts towards your partner.”
9. Drowning
“Drowning in a dream is often a fear of losing oneself in some way,” Inbaal explained.
“Whether it’s being overwhelmed by work, a relationship problem or stress, there is the fear of “drowning” under the weight of emotions and being unable to manage or cope with them. to treat.
“Even if you’re not in turmoil, just facing the daily struggles of life and trying to survive as a well-functioning human being in today’s society can spark those dreams .”
10. Getting lost
“Dreaming about being lost can cause feelings of frustration, non-integration and confusion,” Inbaal said.
“If you find yourself in a situation in your waking life where you fear you won’t find your way, these dreams can help you find direction.
“It can also be a dream for those who are grieving, a way of coping with the loss of a person or a missing part of oneself.”
“Although other people in your dreams can often represent other parts of yourself, you may also feel like you have lost an aspect of yourself.”
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