9 Surprising Causes of Nightmares and How to Prevent Them

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9 Surprising Causes of Nightmares and How to Prevent Them.  Nightmares are dreams that can be upsetting, scary, or strange, occurring during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when your brain is very active. Unlike bad dreams, nightmares wake you up. It’s normal to have nightmares occasionally, but there are several factors that can make them more likely.  References: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/ss/slideshow-nightmares-causes

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about,

00:129 surprising causes of nightmares and how to prevent them.

00:15Nightmares are dreams that can be upsetting, scary, or strange,

00:18occurring during REM, rapid eye movement, sleep, when your brain is very active.

00:23Unlike bad dreams, nightmares wake you up. It's normal to have nightmares occasionally,

00:27but there are several factors that can make them more likely.

00:301. Anxiety or stress.

00:32Daily stresses, like worrying about school or work, can lead to nightmares.

00:36Major life events, such as moving or losing a loved one, can also trigger them.

00:402. Trauma and PTSD.

00:42Experiencing trauma, like physical or sexual abuse, or having PTSD can cause frequent and

00:47intense nightmares, which can worsen PTSD symptoms.

00:513. Mental health conditions.

00:53Conditions like bipolar disorder, depression, general anxiety disorder,

00:57or schizophrenia can increase the likelihood of nightmares.

01:00Stress-reducing techniques and therapy may help.

01:034. Medications.

01:04Certain medications, including antidepressants, antimicrobials, beta blockers,

01:09blood pressure medicines, drugs for Parkinson's disease, smoking cessation aids,

01:13and stimulants for ADHD or narcolepsy can cause nightmares.

01:17Talk to your doctor if you suspect your medication is the cause.

01:205. Substance misuse and withdrawal.

01:22Misusing alcohol or drugs, or going through withdrawal, can lead to nightmares.

01:27For instance, opioid withdrawal can disrupt sleep patterns, causing nightmares.

01:316. Not sleeping enough.

01:33Poor sleep quality or changes in your sleep schedule can trigger nightmares.

01:37Insomnia is also a common cause.

01:407. Eating right before bed.

01:41Eating before bed can speed up your metabolism and make your brain more active,

01:45which might lead to nightmares.

01:478. Sleep apnea.

01:48Sleep apnea, a condition where you briefly stop breathing during sleep,

01:52may increase the likelihood of nightmares.

01:54CPAP therapy has been shown to reduce nightmares in some cases.

01:589. Scary books and movies.

02:00Watching horror movies, reading scary books,

02:03or playing frightening video games right before bed can cause nightmares.

02:06If this happens, try to avoid these activities before sleeping.

02:10To reduce the chances of having nightmares, stick to a regular sleep schedule,

02:13get enough rest, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes,

02:17exercise earlier in the day, relax before bedtime, and avoid frightening media.

02:21If your nightmares disrupt your sleep, happen more than once a week,

02:25affect your mood or daily activities, make you scared to go to sleep,

02:29and began when you started a new medication, consider talking to your doctor for further advice.

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