Daytime mind wandering is linked to dream content while asleep, study finds

The way people Scientific Reports ring their waking hours strongly related to the content and characteristics of their dreams during sleep.

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Individuals that were more worried about the COVID-19 pandemic experienced more negative dreams.

This tendency was worsen for individuals who tend to ruminate, a maladaptive approach to dealing with one’s problems and worries.

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