Why Can Dreams Reflect Emotional Crisis

Dreams can not only reveal underlying signals of certain illnesses but also reflect a person's mental state to some extent. Mr. Lin, a busy professional, often dreams of scenes from the intense studying period before his college entrance exam. He feels anxious, either taking a stressful exam or having an overwhelming amount of unfinished questions within a limited time.

This is a typical dream that reflects an individual's mental state in real life. Common "emotional crises" such as fear, anxiety, and repression in modern society are expressed freely during sleep, with Mr. Lin's current pressure being transformed into a representation of his high school years in the dream.

So how can one ensure sufficient and restful sleep?

Sleep should ideally provide the body and mind with ample relaxation and restoration during the night. However, if individuals are constantly under "psychological pressure," their sleep quality can be affected, ultimately impacting their normal work and daily life in a vicious cycle.

To ensure sufficient and restful sleep, apart from timely psychological adjustment and self-relaxation, developing good sleep habits is crucial.

1. Maintain a regular schedule. For busy individuals, moderate catch-up sleep on weekends is advisable, as excessive lying in bed can disrupt the normal biological clock.

2. Keep the function of the bed "singular" by avoiding activities such as reading, making phone calls, or watching TV in bed. Engaging in other activities frequently on the bed can disrupt the habit of regular sleep.

3. Avoid vigorous exercise before sleep. When experiencing high levels of mental stress, listening to soothing music can help relax the mind.

4. Avoid going to bed overly full or hungry, especially staying away from coffee, alcohol, and nicotine.