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   Why do I have nightmares?

   • They often set your heart pounding from fear. Nightmares tend to occur most often during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, when most dreaming takes place. Because periods of REM sleep become progressively longer as the night progresses, you may find you experience nightmares most often in the early morning hours.

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   What is nightmare disorder?

   • Nightmare disorder is when nightmares happen often, cause distress, disrupt sleep, cause problems with daytime functioning or create fear of going to sleep. You're more likely to have a nightmare in the second half of your night. Nightmares may occur rarely or more frequently, even several times a night.

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   What is a nightmare in sleep?

   • Nightmares are vivid dreams that may be threatening, upsetting, bizarre, or otherwise bothersome. They occur more often during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the stage of sleep associated with intense dreaming. Nightmares arise more frequently in the second half of the night when more time is spent in REM sleep .

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   Why do I have nightmares during REM sleep?

   • Nightmares occur more frequently during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Frequent nightmares that interfere with daily functioning, mood, or sleep, may indicate a nightmare disorder. What causes nightmares is unknown, but it may have to do with emotional processing. Dreaming is one of the most complicated and mysterious aspects of sleep.

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   Can sleep deprivation cause nightmares?

   • Chronic sleep deprivation is associated with conditions from depression to heart attacks — and even a little bit of sleep deprivation can have a big impact on how you feel. “We know that sleep deprivation and other sleep problems, like having an irregular sleep schedule, can be linked to a higher likelihood of having nightmares,” Dr. Tiani says.

   7 Reasons You’re Having Nightmares - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

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   Can depression cause nightmares?

   • Depression and other mental health disorders may be linked to nightmares. Nightmares can happen along with some medical conditions, such as heart disease or cancer. Having other sleep disorders that interfere with adequate sleep can be associated with having nightmares.

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   Causes of night terrors and nightmares. Common causes of night terrors and nightmares include: being very tired or unwell; sudden noises at night or needing to pee during the night (which can affect your deep sleep) something that's frightened you (such as watching a scary film) or made you stressed, anxious or worried; They can also be caused by:

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   Jun 5, 2021 · Nightmares usually occur during the stage of sleep known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The exact cause of nightmares is not known. Nightmares can be triggered by many factors, including: Stress or anxiety. Sometimes the ordinary stresses of daily life, such as a problem at home or school, trigger nightmares.

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   May 2, 2024 · Nightmares can affect anyone, and when frequent, can harm sleep and daily life. Learn about nightmares, their causes, & how to reduce them.

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   May 30, 2023 · Nightmares in adults can be caused by certain sleep disorders. These include sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. If no other cause can be determined, chronic nightmares may be a distinct...

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   May 22, 2024 · You can have nightmares for all kinds of reasons, including anxiety, sleep deprivation, drug and alcohol use, and medical conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nightmares can also be a side effect of certain medications. But why? That part is less clear.

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   Oct 1, 2024 · Disturbing dreams can interfere with healthy sleep, which can lead to problems with emotion regulation and overall mental and physical health. Nightmares can increase anxiety and distress and impair daytime functioning. Research shows they are also associated with an increased risk of suicide.

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   Nov 2, 2019 · Nightmares can be triggered by a variety of factors, including: scary movies, books, or videogames. snacking just before bedtime. illness or fever. medications, including antidepressants,...