Why do I keep dreaming about random things from the past?

Why do I keep dreaming about random things from the past?
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Has there been any recent change in your diet or any medication(s)? Are you under any type of stress at the moment? These are things that can trigger dreams to be more vivid and seemingly relevant. I will leave the interpretations to others with more knowledge in that area.
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