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Why do I keep having the same dream over and over again?

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Why do I keep having the same dream over and over again?

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Recurring dreams are very common; they can be positive or negative, often related to stress and anxiety. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explains how recurring dreams may signal unrecognized stress and what you can do.

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