Fever dreams are usually weird or bizarre dreams that can occur when you have a fever.
Because of how disturbing some fever dreams can be, it makes sense to want to avoid them.
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Fever Dreams: What Are They?
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Fever dreams are often strange or uncomfortable dreams that peoplewith a fevercan experience while sleeping.
Feelings of discomfort or unpleasantness may linger after waking up from a fever dream.
I tried to uncover my body and to drink something, but I felt too weak to do so.
My mother came in, but she could not help either.
I tried to move and pull off the bedspread, but it didnt work.
The most intense feelings were weakness and helplessness.
It seems the lava ball has the task of getting me.
What Causes the Strange Nature of Fever Dreams?
The exact cause of strange fever dreams is unknown.
This finding supports the continuity hypothesis of dreamingthat your dreams reflect thoughts and experiences from when youre awake.
Spatial distortion, perceived threat, and illness symptoms are factors that may be more unique to fever dreams.
Lucid dreamsmay also be more common among people with fever.
Research suggests that many fever dreams are experienced as lucid dreams.
Use light bed coverings and a single layer of clothing.
Keep the room at a comfortable temperature, not too cold or too hot.
The bizarreness of fever dreams may be explained by common features, such as spatial distortion.
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