Leonard Nimoy narrates and interesting episode Dreams and Nightmares. Why do we dream? What are dreams? What are dreams meanings? Experts, reenactments and sleep clinics are examined in the Dreams and Nightmares episode. The history dreams is discussed about theories of ghosts and then Frued's modern theory of dreams being the minds why of dealing unresolved issues. Great reenactment of a boy's nightmare of a gorilla! The sleep clinics investigation on psychological analytical interpretation of dreams is cool. The part of the brain which dreams is explained and interesting. Night terrors investigation breaches how powerful dreams can be. Good watch! Interesting topic! 6 or 7 stars out of 10.
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Season 3 Episode 14
Michael_Elliott18 July 2016
In Search Of... "Dreams and Nightmares" (1979)
This episode in the third season tries to explain why people dream and what might happen in their mind to lead to nightmares. The term "night terrors" is also discussed as we hear from doctors who try to explain what happens in the mind, which leads to bad dreams and why they can stay with some people longer than others. This here was a pretty fascinating episode as the subject itself is a very good one and certainly made for an entertaining episode. The interviews were extremely good as was the look at the sleep study, which tries to see if there are any sort of connections to certain objects like the ocean.
Episode: B+
This episode in the third season tries to explain why people dream and what might happen in their mind to lead to nightmares. The term "night terrors" is also discussed as we hear from doctors who try to explain what happens in the mind, which leads to bad dreams and why they can stay with some people longer than others. This here was a pretty fascinating episode as the subject itself is a very good one and certainly made for an entertaining episode. The interviews were extremely good as was the look at the sleep study, which tries to see if there are any sort of connections to certain objects like the ocean.
Episode: B+
Scary Dreams
AaronCapenBanner25 September 2014
Frightening imagery of recreated dreams and nightmares of real people highlight this most effective episode, which explores the nature and consequences of this sleep world that we all inhabit at one time, though for the subjects profiled, it proves to be recurrent disturbing nightmares that haunt their waking life, and the attempts of scientists and dream researchers from different institutes and universities to understand them, and help the afflicted, which also includes children. Fine direction, music, and editing are used for prime effect, and viewer will find this episode most captivating and memorable, since we all dream after all...
Why do we dream? And what do dreams do for us?
J. Spurlin27 April 2008
"Dreams and nightmares have long haunted the dark regions of the human mind," says the host, Leonard Nimoy. "Today, however, we are finding ways to solve the age-old riddle of our subconscious. It may not be long before we can control and plan our own dreams."
"In Search of ..." explores the mysteries of dreams and nightmares: why we have them and what they do for us. The ancients knew that dreams were significant. And now science has taken an interest in them.
"In Search of ..." introduces us to the Massachusetts Mental Health Center's Dr. Allan Hobson, who studies REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
We meet Dr. Rosalind Cartwright of the Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. With the aid of electroencephalography, she explores the healing power of dreams and hopes they can lead to cures for depression in women.
Dr. Anthony Kales of the Sleep Research and Treatment Center at the State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania uses brainwave electrodes and low-light cameras to study "night terrors." Another therapist joins a group of women using "dream circle therapy" to ease their woes.
"The best way to remember and begin exploring dreams," says Leonard Nimoy, "is to write them down in the morning. With enough experience it's actually possible to change the outcome of dreams and nightmares. Dream experts suggest that before going to sleep we should mentally prepare ourselves to confront our dream-fears and act vigorously to make wishes come true. For those who attempt it, the voyage into full awareness of the dream world is an adventure beyond compare. Good night and pleasant dreams."
This episode can certainly cause a few nightmares with its eerie images, depicting dreams. The experts are more reputable than usual in this entertaining look into the mysteries of the mind.
"In Search of ..." explores the mysteries of dreams and nightmares: why we have them and what they do for us. The ancients knew that dreams were significant. And now science has taken an interest in them.
"In Search of ..." introduces us to the Massachusetts Mental Health Center's Dr. Allan Hobson, who studies REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.
We meet Dr. Rosalind Cartwright of the Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. With the aid of electroencephalography, she explores the healing power of dreams and hopes they can lead to cures for depression in women.
Dr. Anthony Kales of the Sleep Research and Treatment Center at the State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania uses brainwave electrodes and low-light cameras to study "night terrors." Another therapist joins a group of women using "dream circle therapy" to ease their woes.
"The best way to remember and begin exploring dreams," says Leonard Nimoy, "is to write them down in the morning. With enough experience it's actually possible to change the outcome of dreams and nightmares. Dream experts suggest that before going to sleep we should mentally prepare ourselves to confront our dream-fears and act vigorously to make wishes come true. For those who attempt it, the voyage into full awareness of the dream world is an adventure beyond compare. Good night and pleasant dreams."
This episode can certainly cause a few nightmares with its eerie images, depicting dreams. The experts are more reputable than usual in this entertaining look into the mysteries of the mind.
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