If you've been having particularly vivid dreams recently, you're not alone. But why are we having vivid dreams, and should we be worried?
October 20, 2022 - 16:40 BST Melanie Macleod If you've been having particularly vivid dreams and wondering why, we have the answer – and it's all down to the onset of autumn."The changing seasons can affect the way we sleep in a huge way, causing us to experience increased disturbances at night as well as vivid dreams and in some cases, nightmares," says sleep expert Martin Heeley, who works with MattressNextDay.Why am I having vivid dreams? 1.
"Vitamin D is imperative for serotonin production, which is vital for maintaining that important sleep-wake cycle and keeping our levels of melatonin production in check. "Furthermore, this lack of vitamin D can also trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder, which has been found to be a main reason for sleep disturbances, vivid dreams and nightmares."More than simply making your feel lethargic, SAD has a huge impact on your quality of sleep during the winter months, according to Martin."If you suffer with SAD, you may find that you are experiencing increased vivid dreams and nightmares during the winter months.
Vitamin D supplements are always a good idea, because our levels are low in the UK thanks to our paltry sun, and SAD lamps could help too. Like this story? Sign up to our HELLO! newsletters to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
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