Why do I keep having the same dream over and over again?

Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD

Psychology

Recurring dreams are very common; they can be positive or negative, often related to stress and anxiety. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explains how recurring dreams may signal unrecognized stress and what you can do.

Lauri Loewenberg

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You tend to have the same dream over and over when it's connected to an ongoing issue in your life, or when you exhibit a recurring behavior pattern. In this video, certified dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg explains why we have recurring dreams.

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