COVID-19 Has Infected Our Dreams
Kelly Bulkeley, a psychologist of religion who specializes in dream research, director of the Sleep and Dream Database, author of several books on dreaming, including An Introduction to the Psychology of Dreaming (Praeger; 2nd edition June 22, 2017) talks about how the pandemic has changed and informed the way we dream. Plus your calls on your nightmares, stress dreams, and good dreams this year.
Recurring dream: I can't remember if I've gotten the vaccine, so I keep going back to the doctor for another shot. And the doctor never has my records so she doesn't know, either.
— Rachel Friedman (@RachelFriedman) December 28, 2020
Constant stress (hospital work) and anxiety dreams since February. Worse now that hospitalizations are increasing again. I'm going to need real in-person therapy after this is all over.
— T🤬dd (@HealthStudent) December 28, 2020
In my dreams I frequently find myself in a crowded public space where no one around me is wearing a mask or social distancing. I start to freak out and realize I’m not wearing mine.
— Kat (@_RogueMermaid) December 28, 2020
