These include dreaming of being chased and pursued, which has been repeatedly demonstrated as being the most frequently experienced recurrent theme.
In contrast however, they also found that less than 15% of recurrent dreams involved realistic situations that could prove critical to one's survival.
[5] Freud believed that recurrent traumatic dreams showed expressions of neurotic repetitive compulsions.
[5] Jung believed that recurrent dreams played an important role in the integration of the psyche.
[8] Practicing relaxation techniques and imagery exercises before going to sleep is a popular treatment suggestion.