Sunday Night Syndrome – the Back to Work Feeling that Affects Your Sleep
If your working week is Monday to Friday, you might have noticed there’s something about Sunday – or for shift workers, the night before you go back to work. Your […]
Ask About a Dream
Research shows that talking about a dream for approximately an hour “can result in “aha” moments for people”. I have explored dreams for over 20 years, and as a qualified […]
Why We Can’t Sleep (and What Can Help)
What can really help us sleep well?
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Common and Recurring Dreams
During our life time we can have dreams which come back to us time and again, sometimes known as recurring dreams. If you have recurring dreams, keeping a dream diary […]
About this website
Welcome. This website is dedicated to the topic of sleep and dreams. I’m Delphi Ellis, a qualified counsellor, mental health and well-being trainer, and mindfulness practitioner; people often refer […]
Dreaming of Water
Dream question: Why do I dream I can’t swim in deep water? When we talk about dreams it helps to think in metaphor. “Deep water” could imply that someone is […]
Dream Question: Why am I dreaming about insects (especially during the pandemic)?
As we are hearing in the U.K. the COVID-19 “curve is flattening”, more and more people are saying they are having wilder, and more worrying dreams. A radio presenter told […]
Why do we wake up with a tune in our heads, singing song lyrics, or an ear worm?
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a tune going round your head? It might make sense if it’s a favourite track you’re enjoying right now. But what […]
Dream Question: are dreams about sex what they appear to be?
Trigger warning: this article briefly discusses rape. How common are sex dreams? Men and women can dream about sex, and they can have a number of different themes. In those […]
Dream Question: why am I dreaming about school and exams?
Dream Question: I keep having a recurring dream that I’m back at school taking an exam. In the dream, I’m not expecting to take a test and I’m not ready […]
Why do I keep dreaming about my ex? Your dream question answered
Dream Question: “I occasionally dream about my ex-boyfriend. I’ve been in a new and happy relationship for years, so why would I dream about him after all this time?” Delphi […]
Do your dreams keep you up at night?
Are your dreams affecting your sleep?
The Power of Naps – National Public Sleeping Day 28th February
In the UK, we are a nation of poor sleepers. According to this report, one in five of us don’t sleep well, and it’s the second most common health complaint after pain. […]
