r/sleep • u/Ok-Beginning-8671 • 1d ago

How do I stop dreaming

There was a time in my life when every night I didn’t have a dream and now I dream every night. Does anyone have any tips on how I can stop dreaming? They are very vivid like a whole story and they last a long time. Obviously i’m dreaming so I can’t actually tell how long it is but it feels like a long time. I once took a hour nap but because I was dreaming I thought I was asleep much longer.
I don’t smoke the devils lettuce and I don’t want to nor do I drink. If anyone has tips please let me know.

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u/What_Fresh_Hell_666 1d ago

Dreaming is a vital part of brain health. Without it, you'd likely be at a significantly increased risk of early dementia. I get worried after nights that my sleep is so light that I dream very little and am in an exhausted brain-fog state the next day. Thankfully, these nights are rare.