Dreams are easily molded by elements in your life and spirit, and these influences produce "categories" that are nearly infinite. We do widely categorize them in terms like "prophetic, regular, physical and nightmare" (to name simply a few). A lot of things may be gained from dreams, better wellness (mental and physical), amusement and even financial gain! Get all the info you need here.
Dreams are a communicating of body, brain and spirit in a symbolic communicatory environmental state of being. That's it! Now that you're soundly confused let me explain in better terms. Our brains are in ceaseless activity.