Waking mid-dream, not vivid dreams, is what leaves you feeling exhausted
Many people blame vivid dreams for morning fatigue, but the real culprit is disrupted sleep during REM phases. The brain stays highly active during REM sleep, making it harder to reach the deeper, more restorative stages of rest. Remembering a dream is actually a sign that you woke up while it was occurring, cutting short the sleep cycle. This interruption prevents the body from clearing adenosine, a chemical that builds up and promotes sleepiness. The tiredness felt upon waking is therefore caused by the act of waking mid-dream, not the dreams themselves.
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