Background: Clinical observations of a relationship between unpleasant dreams and migraine headaches have been reported previously. Methods: Due to the anecdotal quality of these case reports, this study empirically investigated the significance of this relationship. Dream content categories were selected corresponding to emotional factors associated with stress that trigger migraine headaches. A total of 37 migraineurs recorded 10 dreams each, 5 that preceded migraines and 5 that did not. Results: Univariate F tests revealed that 4 of the 5 variables contributed significantly to the overall effect, specifically anger, misfortune, apprehension, and aggressive interactions. Conclusions: Recommendations include discussing the predictive value of dreams with regard to nocturnal migraine attacks, and therapeutic implications are suggested.
Dream sharing between partners, coupled with self-disclosure training, was empirically investigated as a means for generating intimacy and satisfaction among 216 participants who were randomly assigned to one of three groups: dream sharing, event sharing, and waiting list controls. Both dream sharing and event sharing participants attended a four hour self-disclosure training workshop and received an intimacy building workbook. Dream sharing in the context of this study supported the contentions of contemporary therapists that sharing dreams may enhance relationships while providing a forum for selfawareness and self-disclosure.
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