• Question: Is it true that dreams only last for a few minutes even if you have a VERY long one? Thanks.

    Asked by tiri to Pete, Rebecca, Sally on 24 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Sally Fenton

      Sally Fenton answered on 24 Jun 2010:


      Yes I think that is true! I think it is supposed to be something like 7 minutes.

    • Photo: Peter Styring

      Peter Styring answered on 24 Jun 2010:


      I’ve no idea! Dreams occur during REM sleep which can last quite a long time
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    • Photo: Rebecca Randell

      Rebecca Randell answered on 24 Jun 2010:


      I read once that dreams happen in real time. However i’m not to sure on the correct answer to this.

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