It’s been a tough day, and you’re more than ready to curl up in bed and sleep away your tiredness. But, just when you’re sinking down into blessed oblivion, you actually feel your body sinking, and you instinctively grab the bed to stop the deadly drop…you wake up in sheer fright, only to realize it was just a bad nightmare.
Sinking or falling is a common theme in nightmares, as are spiders, dying, taking a test, teeth falling out, etc. This infographic explains the significance of typical nightmare themes, as well as the scientific interpretation. Now you’re prepared!
Infographic Source: Interpreting and Translating the Most Common Nightmares by Sleepopolis