Is it normal to have violent dreams?
I have had violent dreams for a long time, say, like over 10 years but I can't be too sure. I'm not a violent person at all, nor am I angry, or even stressed, which could trigger such dreams. Such dreams that I have had awoken me from my sleep punching the wall, choking a pillow...Random acts of violence! Anyway...Such dreams/nightmares(if you would call it that), usually consist of random people, monsters (I've encountered things like zombies or "I Am Legend" things), being chased, etc...You name it and I'm sure it's been in my dream! I've talked about it with many of my friends, coworkers, and loved ones but they all find it just as odd as I do. I'm a happy go lucky type guy and I can honestly say that I'm quite happy where I'm at in my point in my life. Been in a stable relationship with my girlfriend for 6 1/2 years and planning our future already, stable job (which is great in these hard times), my own place and about to purchase a home, I attend church often and even when there isn't service, I'm always doing something for the church...I can't really say there isn't anything wrong in my life but the random dreams. Can anyone tell me why I am having these dreams? And of course, as the title says, "Is it normal to have violent dreams?"