Should we allow our dreams to effect us?

Should we allow our dreams to effect us?
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answer:Effect is a noun, affect is a verb! Anywho, I don’t read too much into mine. If you let cryptic, subconscious messages make you second-guess yourself, you could find yourself in a lot of confusing situations.
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