NIGHTMARES

What Are Nightmares ?

• Nightmares are usually during REM sleep.
• They lead into anxiety, stress or strong terror.
• This occurs in the later part of the night and usually awakens the sleeper.

SYMPTOMS OF NIGHTMARES

• The victim may constantly wake up recollecting long, scary dreams.
• They can result in distress and social disorientation.
• Eating just before bed increases the risk of having a nightmare.

WHAT CAUSES NIGHTMARES ?

• Nightmares can be a result of the use of narcotics or any type of illegal drug that causes hallucinations.
• It can also be a result of certain medications such as blood pressure pills.
• Other sleep disorders can cause nightmares as well.

EFFECTS/ DANGERS OF NIGHTMARES

• Nightmares can lead to fears of going back to sleep or depression.
• They can also lead to violence or mistaken drug use.

TREATMENTS

• There aren't many treatments. Most of the treatments are more verbal.
• One treatment that helps with nightmares, sleep disturbances and any other PTSD symptoms is prazosin.

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