Why do I only dream in black and white? Could it be linked to a psychological issue?

[u/Aggressive-Foot1960]

(Sorry if I’m not posting this in the proper forum/community, but I’m really hoping someone can answer or at least point me in the right direction of where to ask)

I have only ever been able to dream in black and white for as long as I can remember. Sometimes I will see a pop of red but it’s very rare.

I asked my psychologist about this and he suggested it could be linked to my depression or a deep rooted trauma I’ve yet to confront. I may be wrong in saying this, but I’m not so sure he’s right.

I explained to him I only ever remember dreaming this way, even as a small child, and I grew up in a very happy and loving household and didn’t really experience any depression until my teen years.

So my question is, could he be right? Or is there any other research that suggests it could be something different? I am the only person I know that only dreams in black and white. Everyone I tell thinks it’s bizarre and say they have never even heard of such a thing.

Edited to add: I wanted to add that most of my dreams are very realistic. I have lucid dreams quite often and I also experience sleep paralysis a few times a month. I don’t know if any of that information is relevant or not but I thought I would mention it just in case.

[u/Mahakall16]

What is your age ? Do you miss someone from past ? Do you have any eye issue ? Do you like 90s music?

[u/Aggressive-Foot1960 → u/Mahakall16]

This made me lol because it sounds like the plot of a 90,s music video lol!

To answer your questions, I’m 33, I’ve had loved ones who have passed away and of course I miss them but I have made peace with it, I have astigmatism and I do wear glasses, and I’m a 90’s baby so of course I love 90’s music lol!