Do some people not experience dreams?

Answer 1

Much more likely, some people may simply not remember dreams very well or very often. If a person in fact never experiences dreams, that person is likely to be having some health and/or mental health issues. The dream cycle (a very shallow part of the sleep cycle) is essential to 'sleep hygiene', and it would be a very unhealthy sleep pattern that would lead to persistent dreamlessness. Perhaps there is apnea, or some other kind of disorder that needs some attention. Substance use may contribute to this also. If you do not have sleep apnea, get restful sleep most of the time without having to use substances or med's, have regular periods of sleep that last at least a few hours, then it is much more likely that you simply don't remember your dreams. As a rule, out of every 1.5 hours of sleep everyone will experience some time in REM sleep (rapid eye movement) during which virtually everyone who is awakened reports being in a dream. The first REM periods of the night are the shortest, and they increase in length until awakening, which is often after the last and longest REM period of the night. Always tell your physician about any symptoms you are dealing with.

Answer 2

It is rare, but some individuals may not remember their dreams or experience them less frequently than others due to certain factors such as sleep patterns, lifestyle habits, or individual brain chemistry. However, dreaming is a normal part of the sleep cycle for most people.