From the Diagnosis Dictionary

Dreaming
Nightmares, REM

The function of dreaming is one of the greatest mysteries of the behavioral sciences. People have offered many theories—memory consolidation, emotional regulation, threat simulation—but a full consensus has not been reached. Not for lack of interest; people look to their dreams for clues to their inner lives, for creative insight, and even for premonitions. But a unified theory of nighttime reverie? Dream on.

The Latest on Dreaming

Do Dreams Matter? Of Course They Do! by Jeremy Taylor

Five modern theories for dreams and nightmares. by Ilana Simons, Ph.D.

"By Jove, it's the reward circuitry!" by Marnia Robinson

The secret to attracting others is self-confidence by Leslie Sokol, Ph.D. and Marci Fox, Ph.D.

Dream interpretation: Is it psychology, spirituality, and/or science? by Anneli Rufus

Once mistreated by an intrusive "therapy", a survivor is still under attack. by Jean Mercer, Ph.D.

Anxiety,emotional issues have a profound effect on sleep by Dennis Rosen, M.D.

Does Marijuana affect REM sleep? by Jann Gumbiner, Ph.D.

Facts and speculation about EMDR. by Sybil Lockhart, Ph.D.

New study shows weight loss increased threefold during sleep by Dennis Rosen, M.D.

Dreaming Blogs

Sleep Newzzz
Information from "The Sleep Doctor" for better sleep and better health.
By Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.
Sleepless in America
Healthy rest, problem sleep, and the dreams and nightmares therein.
By John Cline