What People Dream About Before Death: Scientists Reveal Frightening Facts

Italian scientists studied the dreams of terminally ill patients by surveying 239 palliative care specialists. The results, published in the journal Death Studies, showed that before death, people often dream of deceased relatives, symbolic images of a road or transition, and frightening nightmares. Researchers note that such dreams may help cope with emotional stress and fear of death.

Italian scientists conducted a study of the dreams of terminally ill patients by surveying 239 specialists in palliative care. The results, published in the scientific journal Death Studies, showed that before death, people often dream of deceased relatives, symbolic images of a road or transition, and frightening nightmares. For example, one patient saw a creature with the face of his mother that pulled him underwater. Researchers suggest that such dreams help cope with emotional stress and fear of death. They also note that many patients do not talk about their dreams for fear of being misunderstood. The head of the group, Elisa Rabitti, emphasizes the importance of attentive listening to patients' stories. The study does not prove the existence of supernatural phenomena but shows the complexity of psychological processes at the end of life.