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Exploring the Science and Impact of Fever Dreams
TLDR Fever dreams are vivid and intense nightmares that occur when a person is sick with a fever. These dreams may be worse than regular nightmares due to the brain's impaired function during a fever, causing increased fear and terror.
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Fever dreams are the topic of this podcast episode.
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Fever dreams are the topic of this podcast episode and the hosts are stalling because there isn't much information available about them.
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The body's normal temperature is around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which fluctuates throughout the day and is regulated by the hypothalamus, with higher temperatures associated with wakefulness and lower temperatures associated with drowsiness and REM sleep.
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Pyrogens released by the immune system or produced by bacteria trick the hypothalamus into creating a fever, which helps the body fight off bacteria and pathogens.
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For children, a fever above 105 degrees Fahrenheit is a cause for concern and should be addressed by consulting a doctor.
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Dreams serve the purpose of processing and regulating emotions, as well as forming and recalling memories.
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Fever dreams are vivid and intense nightmares that occur when a person is sick with a fever.
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Fever dreams may be worse than regular nightmares because the brain is not functioning optimally during a fever, and the amygdala may be functioning at an abnormal level, causing increased fear and terror.
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Fever dreams can be influenced by anxiety and can also be influenced by external factors such as watching intense TV shows.
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