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Does having a bad dream make you a bad person?
A Harvard psychologist explains why disturbing dreams do not reflect a person’s moral character. Dreams often process recent experiences, emotions and anxieties
By Samantha Perfas · 2026-09-11T09:01:28.747Z
A Harvard psychologist explains why disturbing dreams do not reflect a person’s moral character. Dreams often process recent experiences, emotions and anxieties during REM sleep, while their vivid feelings can affect the following day. Examining personal associations with dream images may offer insight into stress, shame or guilt—and explain why common nightmares linger after waking.
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