Recurring dreams about deceased relatives - is this normal?

That's happened to me too, especially when I've been thinking a lot about the person recently. It's completely normal - our brain processes grief and memories during sleep, and recurring dreams happen when a topic is emotionally significant. Some people report that these dreams become less frequent over time, others find them comforting. But if they're really bothering you or keeping you from sleep, it might help to talk to someone about it.

I'd say that's not necessarily a sign of processing grief - sometimes those are just random dreams and we read more into them because the person has passed away 🤔 the real problem is more when these dreams occupy your mind so much during the day that you can't let go or start seeing a "message" in them. that can head in an unhealthy direction, especially if it prevents you from grieving properly or you lose yourself in the hope of dreaming again. it's totally normal to dream about someone occasionally - but if it becomes a routine and you're actively waiting for it to happen, then maybe a little reflection could help 💙

Don't worry too much about it, it's completely normal and nothing you need to "fight against". My grandpa died years ago, and especially during phases when I've spent a lot of time with old photos or stories, I dream about him - sometimes several nights in a row. Your brain just processes the people who were important to us long after they're gone, and that actually shows that the memory stays alive rather than that anything's wrong with you.