They are suppressed, but they can return if the person is motivated. Ask them about their dreams immediately after they wake up in the morning. Wake them up during REM sleep and ask them if they have been dreaming. Wake them up during NREM sleep and ask them if they have been dreaming. Ask them under hypnosis if they have had any dreams recently.
Bats are a relatively more primitive species.
Bats are a more highly evolved species. People sleep about as long after an inactive day as after a vigorous day. Prolonged sleep deprivation leads to irritability and impaired concentration. Certain stimulant drugs can interfere with sleep. Just before a person awakens.