What is a dream? A dream is a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep. How often do people dream? “Most people over the age 10 dreams at least 4 to 6 times per night during a stage of sleep called REM.” (Dream research). REM stands for Rapid Eye Movements. When the brain becomes more activated 1 or 2 hours before waking up, this is called non-REM sleep. Dreams are stories our minds make up, and sometimes we don’t remember what we dream about. “Studies have shown the importance of dreams to our health and well-being.” Researchers also found people who were not allowed to dream experienced anxiety, difficulty concentrating, depression, weight gain, increased tension, and tendency to hallucinate. The