Nightmares
Added Thursday, August 16th, 2007 at 11:56 am | View Comments
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A nightmare is a very distressing dream which can lead to partial awakening. The individual can feel any number of disturbing emotions in a nightmare, such as anger, guilt, sadness or depression, but the most commonly known feelings are fear and anxiety. Nightmares can take on many different themes and also be recurring. Probably the most common theme is being chased. Adults are commonly chased by an unknown male figure whereas children are commonly chased by an animal or some fantasy figure.
Just about everyone has experienced nightmares at one time or another. The majority of children have nightmares between the ages of three and eight. These nightmares appear to be a part of normal child development, and do not generally signal any unusual problems. Nightmares have been known to be less common in adults, though studies have shown about 5-lO% of adults have nightmares once a month or more frequently.
Some nightmares can be triggered by certain drugs or medications (by rapid withdrawal from them), or by a physical condition such as illness and fever. The nightmares of early childhood likely reflect the struggle to learn to deal with normal childhood fears and problems.
Some people can experience nightmares after they have suffered a traumatic event, such as surgery, the loss of a loved one, an assault or a severe accident. The nightmares of combat veterans fall into this category. The content of these nightmares is typically directly related to the traumatic event and the nightmares often occur over and over. Other people experience nightmares when they are undergoing stress in their waking lives, such as difficulty or change on the job or with a loved one, moving home, pregnancy, financial concerns, etc. Finally, some people experience frequent nightmares that seem unrelated to their waking lives. These people tend to be more creative, sensitive, trusting and emotional than average
Sometimes nightmares are related to intense stress or emotional conflict that is best dealt with in consultation with a therapist. One should not hesitate to consult a doctor when in doubt.
Research has shown that many people are not really disturbed by their nightmares, even though the experiences themselves are distressing. About half of people who have quite frequent nightmares regard them as fascinating and creative acts of their minds, and either view them as very interesting or dismiss them as “just dreams”. This illustrates the fact that your attitude toward nightmares is quite important.
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Sleep Problems in Children :: Bedstar Knowledge Base
December 10th, 2007 at 11:56 am
[…] Nightmares are another typical feature of children’s sleep as their imaginations become more developed and active. Whilst they can be unsettling, occasional nightmares are natural and generally not a sign of a sleep problem. […]
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